The Kingdom of Cambodia had received the official visit of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea high-ranking delegation in a joint effort to boost the friendship and dialogue on international stage.

The visit was inscribed in the bilateral decision to uphold the rapid development of the cultural, trade, economic and political ties.

The important visit had registered two levels of discussions and dialogue: the political, diplomatic and international dialogue and the fostering of cultural touristic and educational cooperation.

The visit of the Professor Dr. Anton Caragea delegation had taken place between 15 and 25 June 2016, offering them the possibility to benefit from a perfect presentation of the tourism and cultural potential of the Kingdom of Cambodia.

The delegates started their familiarization trip in the country, in the famous province of Siem Reap, home of famous Angkor temples and palaces.

Governor of Siem Reap Province is gratiously offering a stone replica of the famous King Jayavarman the VII head.

The visit of delegates led by President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea to Siem Reap was accompanied by the diligent staff of Minister of Tourism of Cambodia and the Governor of the province Mr. Khim Bunsong.

A dense and perfectly carved cultural program presented the main attractions of the regions like: the world-famous architectural treasures of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom, the incredible magnificent construction of Bayon temple, the rich views of the red temple of Banteay Srei and the cosmic images of a vegetation invaded temple at Ta Prohm.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- IRICE President had voiced his enthusiasm for the province cultural and historical potential in no uncertain terms: Angkor is the place where God`s and Kings, together, build not only a powerful kingdom, not only a long-lost way of life, but another understanding of the role and potential of human civilization.

The builders of Angkor proved to us, that the humanity knows no boundaries, no limitation in constructing kingdoms with no equal under the sun.

Siem Reap is the house of every person who appreciates civilization and a must see in a life time, concluded his press statement IRICE President.

The magnificient Ta Prohm Temple, invaded by jungle and a living testimony of Khmer art.

On 17 June, a special dinner was offered to the delegates by the office of Governor of Siem Reap Province.

During the celebratory feast, an ample array of music, cultural tradition and costumes from the region was displayed for the high guests.

The next leg of the journey in the magic Kingdom of Cambodia was the familiarization trip around Phnom Penh.

The Cambodia`s capital meet the delegates with a perfect sky line, with the astonishing atmosphere of a bustling Southern Asian city and with incredible aroma, mixing monsoon air with mango and jasmine flowers, a secret aroma that only Phnom Penh has the mastery off.

A mandatory stop over in Phnom Penh: The Royal Palace.

The visit included a tour of the Wat Phnom, a discovery trip to the hustle and bustle of Central Market, a must stop at Phsar Tuol Tom Pong, better known as Russian Market, and a bird’s eye view of the awe-inspiring city monuments like: Independence Monument, the new governmental quarter of Peace Palace etc.

Phnom Penh also presented to the enchanted visitors, the gem of the city: the Royal Palace, a long lay over where the delegates took the time to admire the Audience room, the palace grounds, the palace gardens, the ballet and concert hall, the administration rooms, the museum of royal regalia and paid respects to the funerary stupa`s of former Kings of Cambodia.

A moment of silence was observed for the stupa of the latest king of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanuk, the king who was in the same time: cineaste, prime minister, party leader, king, prince, television and show man and has put his imprint on Cambodia`s XX century story.

The former capital of XVII to XIX century Cambodia, the city of Udong, has also received the world tourism high delegates, who took time to explore the Buddha Temple, the stupa`s of King Monivong and the ensemble of temples and Buddhist learning institutes on the ground and admired the ample view from Udong mountain.

King Indravarman-the founding father of Khmer empire.

The delegation led by President Professor Dr. Anton Caragea also attended a host of important meeting with the government staff, with an ample dialogue at Minister of tourism of Cambodia together with H.E. Minister Dr. Thong Khon.

An ample program of exchanges and continuous support was established with specialists offering expertise for a development master plan, for an eco-system protection area law and to establish a tourism institute and tourism training facilities on the Kingdom in order to meet the ever-increasing needs of tourism and hospitality expertise for the tourism industry of the Kingdom.

The most important political moment, in IRICE President visit to the Kingdom of Cambodia, was the meeting of the delegates headed by H.E. President Dr. Anton Caragea with H.E. Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo – Dr. HUN SEN.

During the leaders conversation, the long history of Cambodia renaissance in XXI century, under the able leadership of Prime Minister Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo- Dr. HUN SEN was warmly evoked.

President Anton Caragea remarked that we are in the presence of a historical leader, of a person who rebuild it Cambodia from zero to hero status, and was always a symbol of the country resistance.

Maretele temple ale Regelui re-Fondator: Jayavarman al VII-lea.

Pictura si arta khmera: un model pentru intreaga Asie.

The Romanian wine aficionados attended the yearly meeting destined to showcase the best of Romanian wines and to elect the DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2016-THE BEST WINE OF ROMANIA.

The 30th January 2016 gathering took place in the luxurious compound of Mariott Hotel.

Listening to already a long-established tradition of DIPLOMATIC WINE ceremony: the ambassadors, politician, diplomats and tasters who hold wine in the greatest esteem as a phenomenon of culture and civilization embraced the opportunity to sample and finally select the best wines of Romania and choose the leading wine makers of the year 2015.

In the tasting session the delegation of wine experts, parliamentarians and diplomats has taken the opportunity to taste and appreciate the Romanian wines and sparkling wines on display and to carve up a top of Best Romanian Wines of 2016.

The undisputed winner, of Romanian wines competition, was the famous CASA PANCIU-HOUSE OF PANCIU, who obtained the reconfirmation of her status as the Romanian wine highest quality producer and who was crowned as DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2016.

Diplomats and representatives from Republic of Moldavia and Eastern European Countries and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE President General Director and Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei tasting the acclaimed BEST ROMANIAN WINE FOR 2016 -DIPLOMATIC WINE.

The second place was due to another special wine-MUSCAT OTTONEL from CASA PANCIU/HOUSE OF PANCIU, while the III place has being directed to an example of Romanian winemaking-the Cabernet Sauvignon a product of vinification in white.

On the sparkling wines the fight was less contentious as the famous producer HOUSE OF PANCIU (CASA PANCIU), reconfirmed his status as perfect wine maker in the sparkling wine tasting of 2016.

The MUSCAT OTTONEL, sparkling version, won the day and conquered the hearts with his perfect bouquet of aromas of vanilla and berry fruits and for freshness and the round savory taste.

This specificity is creating for every person who taste it, the perfect experience of Romanian sparkling wine.

The second place on sparkling wine tasting session was awarded to the blended sparkling wine from Muscat Ottonel and Royal Girl (Feteasca Regala) obtained by Asti method that eloquently proved his high quality by his perfect sugar concentration combined outstanding with fresh fruits aroma (grapefruit and pommel).

Celebrating the BEST ROMANIAN WINE-CASA PANCIU/HOUSE OF PANCIU: tasters from Targoviste University, Mr. Tudor Stefan-Head of Royal Group of Hotels and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-IRICE President.

We have now, for a year-long period, in CASA PANCIU/HOUSE OF PANCIU, crowned the most famous Romanian wine maker named as DIPLOMATIC WINE, the representation wine for Romania in 2016.

CASA PANCIU/HOUSE OF PANCIU is bringing joy and marry celebration to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Prahova County!

Let`s raise the glass with this Vin d`honneur (Wine of honour) and wish her success in representing ROMANIAN DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2016! was the toast of professor Dr. Anton Caragea and his accompanying diplomats.

The diplomats involved in the tasting session had attended a Q&A session with the press and wine makers and encouraged them to keep the CASA PANCIU high mark of quality and to increase the wine quality in the perfect combination of HOUSE OF PANCIU/CASA PANCIU.

CASA PANCIU had already conquered the European markets with a consistent export and is insuring the presence of Romanian wines on international markets was the conclusion of diplomats and specialized wine tasters present at the venue.

The events are part of a two months awareness campaign, carved out by Romanian authorities, in the honor of the partnership between Romania and Kazakhstan.

The campaign includes a series of conference, documentary film presentation and cultural activities and will be crowned out with a special journal publication, dedicated to the celebration of Kazakhstan remarkable history started 550 years ago.

The paraphernalia, marking the birth of Kazakhstan Khanate in 1465, kicked off in the formal royal capital of Romania: the medieval architectural and historical cluster city of Targoviste.

In the attendance of the CONFERENCE ON 550 YEARS OF KAZAKHSTAN HISTORY AND STATEHOOD where: the political leadership of the county, the prefect apparatus and the academic and scholar community of Targoviste.

Kazakhstan Ambassador-Daulet Batrashev receieve`s a warm welcome from the Valahia University leaders.

The representatives of Romanian government and political and academic community were headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea –President Director General of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.

H.E.Daulet Batrashev-Kazakhstan Ambassador was welcomed on the premises by Mr. Calin Oros, Rector of Targoviste University and by Mrs. Gabriela Teodorescu-Vice-Chancellor of the University and the leaders of research institute and cultural and political science institutions of Romania.

Rector Calin Oros opened the Conference on 550 Years of Kazakhstan History by expressing his gratitude for the Embassy of Kazakhstan and for Romanian officials for choosing Targoviste, medieval capital of Romania in 1465, as the celebration stage for Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is today an exemplary country on economic achievements and cultural promotion.

Kazakhstan 550 years of celebration are a proof that the Central Asian country has reached not only economic power house status, but also the historical and political self-awareness status, reconnecting herself with history and tradition, concluded Targoviste university Rector Calin Oros.

H.E.Ambassador Daulet Batrashev presented afterwards a long and detailed presentation of Kazakhstan history from the first proto-states of medieval time to Genghis Khan Empire and to the crowning moment of 1465-the establishment of Kazakhs Khanate.

It was the starting point in the centuries-long national historical journey of our people, which has found its fullest expression in the modern country named Kazakhstan.

Describing the significance of the 1465 moment for Kazakhstan, Ambassador Daulet Batrashev noted: As our head of the state, Nursultan Nazarbayev has written: “Assessing Kazakh history, we must abandon the many stereotypes and instead understand properly what aspects of traditional Kazakh society have ‘imprinted’ themselves into our modern nation.”

In replay to the Kazakhstan Ambassador allocution, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- IRICE President noted that: Kazakhstan is today a beckon of cultural prowess in central Asia region, is an example for the world in building an inclusive democratic system and a perfect economic mechanism, sharing benefit and prosperity across the nation.

In his historical presentation, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea highlighted the constructive role of Kazakh Khanate in preserving Silk Road economic importance, in insuring political stability in the Central Asian region for three centuries.

The Romanian political and diplomatic elite had watched selections from the historical documentary: Leader of the Turkic World, produced by the Kazakhstan Presidency Film Office.

Concluding the day-long conference dedicated to Kazakhstan, Mrs. Gabriela Teodorescu-Vice Chancellor, marked the moment as the most impressive historical and cultural conference, ever held in Romanian medieval capital of Targoviste.

The delegates of Romanian parliament, government and academic community led by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and the Kazakhstan Embassy delegation, lead by Ambassador Daulet Batrashev where invited for a tour of the medieval city.

The opening of the Kazakhstan 550 years celebration, in Romanian medieval capital of Targoviste, was considered by all present as the perfect coronation of the Romanian-Kazakhstan friendship and a perfect bridge over time binding together Europe and Central Asia.

On 8th May 2015, has taken place the ceremony for official handover, of the Final Election Monitoring Report for Early Presidential Elections in Kazakhstan held on 26 April 2015.

The report was compiled by Romanian delegation, lead by President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador-Daulet Batrashev(left) congratulated for his country democratic development by Professor dr. Anton Caragea (center)-IRICE President and Chairman Mihai Prundianu.

The report had analyzed the pre-election legal framework, the provisions of electoral laws and regulations and the constitutional requirements and the international obligations assumed by Kazakhstan and concluded the elections preparation had fully complied with the legal, constitutional and international standards and the prerequisite factors for free and fair elections compatible with transparency and democratic standards are in place in Kazakhstan.

Between 22 to 29 April 2015 a Romanian delegation had monitored the electoral process in Kazakhstan.

The delegation headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation was comprised amongst others by Chairman of Senate Committee on Romanians Abroad-Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor, the academic director-Professor Mircea Constantinescu and a number of electoral supervisors.

The elections benefited from an impressive presence to the poll of over 95% percent of the electorate and the winner was the incumbent president Nursultan Nazarbayev, with more than 8 millions legally expressed votes.

All this factors are self evident manifestations of the Kazakh people trust in the electoral system, in free and fair and transparent electoral process and most of all in people satisfaction with the national economic and political system.

This satisfaction has being the catalyst of a huge electoral participation.

The country can be classified as a functional democracy, that can accede in the future, to the status of consolidated democracy, had declared Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The final report was then officially entrusted to Kazakhstan Ambassador- H.E. Daulet Batrashev, together with the electoral monitoring group congratulations.

Afterwards, the electoral monitoring body has outlined practical recommendations for future improvements in the electoral process and offered examples from their monitoring experiences, to be used as a template for declaring in the future Kazakhstan as a consolidated functional democracy.

On March 3rd 2015, The Parliament of Romania hosted the international conference: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN-A UNIVERSAL DEMOCRATIC MODEL.

The Conference on PEOPLE`S ASSEMBLY OF KAZAKHSTAN: A DEMOCRATIC MODEL OF UNIVERSAL VALUE-3 March 2015

The academic conference was subscribed to the traditional strategic friendship that is uniting Romania and Kazakhstan and was destined to highlight to Romanian and international audience the fundamental role of an institution unique in the world and reflecting Kazakhstan specificity: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN.

This institution of paramount importance was established in 1995, according to a decision of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and has the role of allowing all national, cultural and religious minorities on the territory of Kazakhstan to partake together with the Kazakh majority in building a society model, in selecting cultural politics and in building an open and inclusive society integrating all citizens.

Today after 20 years of activity, the ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN had become a model for all the states of the world, a model of resolving minority’s problems and democratic people’s involvement.

The delegation from Kazakhstan ( from left to right):President Serik Akylbai, H.E. Ambassador of Kazakhstan-Daulet Batrashev, senator Serik Bekturganov and deputy Tulesh Kenzhin-caption during the conference works

In the framework of the conference, hosted by Romanian Parliament, the leadership of the parliament had outlined messages of support for the Romanian-Kazakhstan relations, for the profusely democratic character of ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN and messages of admiration for the national and democratic construction achieved by the exertions of Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Amongst the key speakers of the International Conference (from left to right):Chamber of Deputies member Costel Alexe-President of Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, President of Committee for Romanians Abroad-senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor and senator Florin Constantinescu-President of Energy Committee and Leader of the Senate

Together with the leaders of the Parliament, on the venue of the conference where present also 23 diplomatic representatives headed by the leader of diplomatic activity of diplomatic corps-Iraq Ambassador Omer Berzinji and presented reports for the conference personalities such as: Senate Leader-Florin Constantinescu-Chairman of the Energy, Industry and Transport Committee of the Parliament, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, Senator Marcel Dumitru Bujor-President of the Committee for Romanians Abroad and International Relations, Deputy Costel Alexe-Chairman of the Romania-Kazakhstan Parliamentary Friendship Group, UNESCO Committee-Senator Constantin Popa, senators Ionel Agrigoroaei and Senator Ciprian Rogojan from Defence Committee and European Affairs Committee.

Other key note speakers of the International Conference: leader of the Defense Committee-senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, leader of European Affairs Committee-Ciprian Rogojan and UNESCO Committee leader-senator Dumitru Constantin Popa

The Conference dedicated to the role of parliament and the presentation of ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN had also benefited from the presence of a consistent delegation from Kazakhstan Parliament lead by Senators Serik Akylbai, Bekturganov Serik and deputy Tulesh Kenzhin who outlined for the attendees the mechanism and the signification of a unique institution in the world: ASSEMBLY OF PEOPLE’S OF KAZAKHSTAN.

Concluding the conference, the Kazakhstan parliamentary group received the special MEDAL OF HONOUR OF THE ROMANIAN PARLIAMENT in sigh of lofty appreciation of the importance of the inter-parliamentary relations between Romania and Kazakhstan.

The Conference of Romanian parliament has attracted representatives from 23 countries. We address all our gratitude for their attendence that was a sign of respect towards the institution of Parliament, a perfect way to show commitment to Romanian foreign policy and a diplomatic way to present appreciation to Kazakhstan delegation.

Your presence was noted as a perfect fulfillment of your mission as a friend of Romania.

BEST ROMANIAN WINE IN 2015 IS PRODUCED BY COTNARI HOUSE OF WINE

On the occasion of the International Wine Fair-Good Wine 2014, the ceremony for unveiling DIPLOMATIC WINE for 2015 has taken place.

The DIPLOMATIC WINE selection is destined to present to the world the main values of Romanian and European wine culture for 2015 and will represent the embodiment of the BEST WINES FOR 2015.

From left to right: Deputy General Secretary of Government-Liviu Neagu, Mrs. Simona Man- Minister-President of National Tourism Authority, Prof.Dr. Anton Caragea-President General Director of IRICE, Victor Deleanu-President Cotnari House of Wines-creator of DIPLOMATIC WINE, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei, Stefan Timofti-sommelier House of Wines-COTNARI.

The ceremony has taken place in the presence of the Diplomatic corps, accredited to Romania and representatives of European Council on Tourism and Trade, Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, Minister of Tourism-Mrs. Simona Man-President of National Tourism Authority, European Parliament representatives and Deputy Secretary General of Romanian Government-Mr. Liviu Neagu.

The ceremony was opened by the tasting of the diplomatic wine-Feteasca Neagra (Black Girl) from Cotnari House of Wines, Dominium series.

The Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015 creator- Chairman of COTNARI-House of Wine-Mr.Victor Deleanu.

The wines where introduced to the public by the Cotnari House of Wines sommelier –Stefan Timofti , who underlined the pure Romanian traits of Feteasca Neagra wine ilk, who’s traces in history goes as far as Cucuteni Culture (5.000 years ago),a perfect representative wine for Romanian and House of Cotnari.

In sign of recognition of the intrinsic value of the Feteasca Neagra wine, produced by COTNARI House of Wines, the Deputy Secretary General of the Government, Mr. Liviu Neagu handover on behalf of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation the special prize for the wine maker George Malutan, who was hailed as the WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR.

Mr.Stefan Timofti-sommelier at COTNARI-House of Wines is unveiling the Grasa de Cotnari (place II at Diplomatic Wine 2015).

Afterwards was tasted the second place on diplomatic wine competition, the famous Fat Lady of Cotnari (Grasa de Cotnari), dry wine, a historical achievement.

The Grasa de Cotnari wine is an old traditional wine, in use at the Moldavian king’s court.

The wine expert and sommelier of COTNARI House of Wines, Mr. Stefan Timofti, outlined for the public benefit the main characteristics and the typical structure of the wine assortments from Grasa de Cotnari.

This is considered as a high quality and long lasting wine, famous around the world.

The Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei has presented the prize for BEST WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR to the Victor Deleanu – Chairman of COTNARI-House of Wines, in sign of recognition for his exertions in promoting Romanian wines on international stage and for the tremendous achievement of being elected as the creator of the DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015-Best wine of Romania.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea is presenting the DIPLOMATIC WINE-BUSUIOACA DE BOHOTIN FROM COTNARI HOUSE OF WINES

The long awaited moment, of DIPLOMATIC WINE ceremony, had started with the public presentation of the best wine-Bohotin Basil (Busuioaca de Bohotin) an exceptional wine by his traits of persistence, pun gent aroma of exceptional quality.

The Busuioaca de Bohotin obtained the first place as the perfect wine, encompassing aroma, technologies and long lasting palates.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, President General-Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, together with Tourism Minister President Mrs. Simona Man, presented the Chairman of COTNARI House of Wines Mr. Victor Deleanu with the Prize for DIPLOMATIC WINE FOR 2015.

This was in appreciation for the company role in promoting Romanian wines and for constructing the wine that will be promoted for a year long period, as the quintessence of everything that Romanian wine industry is having precious.

In the closing moments of the festivity, the ambassadors and European officials, took the opportunity to enjoy countless wines from COTNARI house of wines and received special wines, branded for the event, ambassador wines, that will spread the magic of the Romanian and European wines across the world.

The Ceremony for Diplomatic Wine for 2015 marked a central point in promoting Romanian wines authentic values and highlighted the economical and oenological tourism potential of our country on a world stage.

H. E. Ambassador of Iraq-Omer Berzinji had entrusted upon H. E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea the official thanking note of H.E. President Fuad Masum of Iraq

We highlight the fact that: is the first ever message of election validity recognition, offered for a country in the Middle East region and the first such high level message after a two decades hiatus in the Romania-Iraq bilateral relationship.

We must also emphasize that the Romanian message of support and recognition was the second received in Baghdad, after the United States message, and ambassador Omer Berzinji was congratulated for obtaining a rapid response from the Romanian side.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had underlined this recognition of Iraqi elections as a symbol, not just of the rapprochement between the two countries, but also a clear recognition of the efforts of H. E. Ambassador Omer Berzinji that was not solely elected as BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2013, but also succeeded in revitalize the bilateral connection.

The exchange of congratulatory messages , the recognition of political recent evolution`s and the clearly stated desired of H.E. President Fuad Masum to continue the development of economic cooperation with Romania, as well as the positive trend of cultural and diplomatic cooperation are creating the basis for a rosy future in Romania-Iraqi friendship.

In the aftermath of the protocol moment of handing out the official message of President Fuad Masum, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Ambassador Omer Berzinji tabled new aspects of the bilateral cooperation such as: economic cooperation, parliamentary dialogue, organizing the first ever conference dedicated to present the Kurdistan region to Romanian people and preparing a visit of Kurdistan Region President.

Another important point tabled at the meeting was the hastening of the creation of the Bilateral Business Council, an organization that it is instrumental in developing the economical ties between the two nations.

The parties had agreed on further developing the bilateral conversation, accordingly to the vision carved out by President Fuad Masum in his message.

Between 24-28 March 2014, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania was invited for an official visit to the State of Qatar, on the occasion of the 11 Inter-confessional Dialogue Conference held in Doha.

During the conference works Professor Dr. Anton Caragea held a key note speech on the issues related to the role of youth in promoting interfaith dialogue and inter-religion understanding and chaired a round table on the ways and ideas to foster dialogue and inter-civilization dialogue.

Museum of Islamic Art of Doha: a center of cultural activity on the Gulf area.

On the occasion of his visit to the State of Qatar, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea held a number of meetings, destined to promote the mutual god understanding and the Qatar-Romania cooperation.

During the meetings a dialogue was held with the management of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the State of Qatar where issues such as: economic opportunities offered by Romanian market, investments in tourism industry of Romania and the necessity to open a Qatari bank in Romania where discussed.

An ample and far reaching dialogue was held with the Chairman of National Television of Qatar-Sheik Abdulaziz Thani Al-Thani. During the meeting where tabled issues such as: exchange of cultural programs, television productions, promoting the image of the State of Qatar in the Romanian mass media and the opportunities to confer the BEST CULTURAL TELEVISION title for Qatar National Television.

The productive and extensive dialogue had continued at the headquarters of National News Agency of Qatar with General Director Mr. Ahmed Saad Alboainin.

Mosque Mohammed bin Abdulwahab: a center of islamic research and faith.

The visit to Qatar encompassed also a cultural side: with visits to the Mosque Mohammed bin Abdulwahab and to the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, an astonishing cultural establishment comprising a vast area of cultural artifacts, of real value, all in a futuristic display, putting the latest technique to the service of cultural and historical promotion in a truly unique arrangement, wordy of world appraisal.

The visit to the State of Qatar by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was a momentous occasion in developing a special bilateral relation of friendship and cooperation between Romania and Qatar.

The Romanian wine is widely considered among the main constituents of Romanian image abroad.

Taking in consideration his quality and world fame, the Romanian wine is part of the fore-front of country economic boom as part of the international recognition, country brand and a main export product.

In order to stimulate the Romanian wine promotion and to foster new international recognition`s for Romanian wine producers, the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania is hosting an annual competition among the top wine brands in the country, choosing in the final selection the Romanian top quality wine: The Diplomatic Wine.

On 18 December 2013 the diplomat’s commission announced his final decision: for 2014 this distinguish honour, as Romania’s top wine was entrusted to House of Panciu ( Casa Panciu).

The House of Panciu has presented to the contest a large area of wines among them the famous: Sauvignon Blanc, White Girly (Feteasca Alba), Black Girly (Feteasca Neagra),Muscat Ottonel, Back Lady (Babeasca Neagra) or wines from Sagio line, maturated for at least 12 months in barrel’s of different origins (French, Romanian, American) that are offering to the wine specials aroma’s as: chocolate, coffee, vanilla etc.

The wines from House of Panciu stirred the imagination of the diplomatic taster committee, encompassing diplomats from Asia, Africa and Europe-the main trading area for Romanian wines).

The best wine was considered to be the Cabernet Sauvignon and Black Girly (Feteasca Neagra) and as the best sparkling wine was voted the Muscat Ottonel brand.

The House of Panciu managed to conquer the assistance not solely by the variety of the wine products presented but also by the special characteristics of the sparkling wines offered for tasting.

HOUSE OF PANCIU LOGO

Keeping in mind the aroma, strengths, color, profundity and taste particularities of the analysed wines the House of Panciu had managed to prove eloquently that the Romanian Wine and specially the Vrancea region has not said his last word for the connoisseurs and still has a role to play on the wine market.

The Diplomats Wine, title awarded to the best Romanian wine, is bringing not only international and internal recognition to the producers but will be also offered as an intricate part of country brand and image and as a protocol element in all international and diplomatic activities.

Foreign dignitaries in visit to the country will have an opportunity to enjoy the magic of Romanian wine, by House of Panciu as a proof of the high quality of Romanian wine also Romanian diplomatic delegations will bring the products of House of Panciu as a testimony of Romanian wine across the globe, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.

Tifesti-Vrancea-Panciu: the house of BEST ROMANIANS WINE FOR 2014

This is a formidable achievement, based on the efforts of the team of wine makers specialists form House of Panciu, a team that succeeded in reaffirming the potential of Vrancea wine makers in Romanian and abroad.

The House of Panciu is currently producing more than 20 brands of sparkling and still wine at high quality standards, benefiting by the special natural environment of Tifesti area, an area with steady and constant solar exposure, with good quality soil, without using pesticide or artificial fertilizers.

The House of Panciu is the heart and soul of the wines produced from a 120 hectares vineyard in Tifesti county, Panciu vineyards and cultivated with French types of grapes as: Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Ottonel and Cabernet Sauvignon, but also the most famous and loved Romanian type of grapes such as: White Girly, Royal, Sarba, Black girly and Black Lady.

Starting from 2009, this hard labor in the vineyard is having his fruits in the market presence of the House of Panciu products, special wines with low quantities of preservatives.

The wines obtained at the foothills of Vrancea are having a playful and active character resulted from the fermented history of the land of Vrancea.

Supplementary the House of Panciu is enjoying the long standing international recognition of the products of Panciu area, a wine region of solid and well established brand in the world and on all wine markets across the continents.

On the occasion of the 42 celebration of United Arab Emirates National Day, an important Romanian delegation participated at the impressive manifestation of solidarity and admiration for the extraordinary achievements of the UAE.

The Romanian participation at the UAE National celebrations had become a permanent event as an expression of the rock-solid partnership and friendship instilled between the two countries.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania who lead the Romanian presence at National Day of United Arab Emirates in the last five years held an important program of familiarization with the latest developments in the country and receive first hand information in holding talks with: H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan-Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, H.E. Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi-Governor of United Arab Emirates Central Bank, Dr. Nawal Al Hosani-Director of Zayed Future Energy Prize and Masdar City ,H.E. Suhail Mohammad Al Mazroui, UAE Minister of Energy, H.E. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi-Minister of Public Works etc.

New Abu Dhabi- sky line of a booming metropolis.

Old Abu Dhabi-preserving history in a modern city

The visit was held between 25 November 2013 until 2 December 2013 and offered a high level political and cultural program destined to offer a large area of information’s to the visiting party.

Masdar City-first ever solar powered city in the world.

The program carved for Professor Dr. Anton Caragea included also a high profile visit to Masdar City, touring the premises of the solar powered energy city and getting acquainted with lodging, research and study facilities of the Masdar Institute of Technology and drive testing the latest electric powered car constructed on site.

Electric powered vehicle projected by Masdar Institute of Technology

The cultural side of the program included a visit to universally acclaimed Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi, Yas Island and Saadiyat Island Cultural Complex and a safari experience on Al Ain desert.

Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi: a testament of modern Islamic architecture

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was also congratulated for his decision to uphold Dubai City candidature to host World Expo 2020, a decision that was echoed during Paris Seance of International Exhibition Bureau that voted with overwhelming majority to support Dubai as World EXPO 2020 organizer.

Romania itself and as a part of Europe, is always true to the alliance and friendship with United Arab Emirates and promoting and supporting Dubai candidature for World Expo was a necessary and intricate apart of their long term cooperation, stated Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

Romanian delegation attended the popular celebration for 42 United Arab Emirates National Day

Romania was the second European country to announce his support for Dubai in an impressive ceremony held in the Palace of Parliament and afterwards Professor Dr. Anton Caragea held meeting with Asian, African and European countries during an eight months period promoting Dubai candidature for World Expo 2020.

Supporting Dubai and United Arab Emirates as organizers of World Expo 2020 and constantly attending UAE National Day Celebrations are all testimonies of the strategic friendship that is uniting in a brotherhood spirit Romania and UAE. This connection becomes the strong bridge that is connecting Arabic Golf area and Romania, stated in his concluding remarks Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

From 31 October to 1 November 2013, the world center of cultural and academic elite was Azerbaijan, during the International Humanitarian Forum held in Baku.

President Ilham Aliyev reunited the world intellectual elite at Baku International Humanitarian Forum 2013

The Forum had united, under the leadership of Azerbaijan President-Ilham Aliyev, the highest representatives of academic groups and world leaders from 65 countries in search of solutions to build a world free of economic crisis, wars and conflicts.

Upon the invitation of Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan-Elmar Mammadyarov, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation attended as key-note speaker to the forum activities.

Opening the International Humanitarian Forum of Baku, President Ilham Aliyev had underlined the necessity to reorganize international institutions system in order to increase their effectiveness and action power.

The purpose of this proposed reform is to empower the decisions of international organisms and to avoid negative cases, like in the situation of Nagorno-Karabakh where United Nations decisions are not implemented for more than two decades and remain dead letter.

Azerbaijan President highlighted the necessity to export inter-cultural dialogue model of Azerbaijan, that become a country for many religions and ethnical groups, a country that is respecting equally the Christian, Judaic or Islamic heritage, as part of the global historical patrimony of Azerbaijan.

″We have restored an ancient Zoroastrian temple in Azerbaijan. The oldest church in the Caucasus is also located in Azerbaijan. It has also been renovated. The Shamakhi Juma Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in the world, has been overhauled. It is 1270 years old.

In other words, restoration and protection of the monuments of all religions are part of the national policy″, concluded azeri president.

The national Azeri leader mentioned in his speech and the importance of economic development model offered by Azerbaijan in this time of crisis, citing a constant economic growth, low unemployment and high standard of living, with salaries that increased six times in the last decade, all this factors helped Azerbaijan ranking in the top 39 world economic competitiveness.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation at Baku International Humanitarian Forum.

In his allocution, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had openly thanked President Ilham Aliyev for the initiative to host this high standard forum that has the potential of creating a global world dialogue platform, in order to create a XXI century world without humanitarian crisis, a world of social equity, equal chances and sustainable development.

In his key note speech, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea underlined the fact that the only cure for world economic crisis is a global debate, that will replace the philosophical fundaments of XVIII century, with the imperatives of XXI century: an ecological civilization, relinquishing the capitalist economic paradigm and replacing it with sustainable development and ousting profit as the symbol of global economic assessment and replacing it by social utility.

After the forum works where concluded, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea taken up a tour of city of Baku and a familiarization trip to Autonomous Republic of Nakhchivan, component part of Republic of Azerbaijan.

The visit had a strong cultural component including a tour of city of Nakhchivan, a city with a 3.500 years history, a on the spot excursion to Prophet Noah Tomb, visiting Heydar Aliyev Palace in the city, carpet museum, a cruise to the ancient city of Ordubad, an incursion to the Nakhchivan Shah palace and to Ashabi-Khaf mosque and had observed a classical and opera spectacle offered by the Drama Theater of Nakhchivan.

The Baku city tour presented a capital that unites perfectly high tech buildings and the splendors of the old city and had included a visit to Shirvanshah palace, Azeri national television and medieval citadel.

Baku: a daring mixture of modernity and preservation of past on the shores of Caspian Sea.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had stated in a television interview for National Azeri Channel that: Baku is today a symbol metropolis that is respecting the past and building a powerful megalopolis in line with XXI century requirements and magnificent located on shores of Caspian Sea.

The visit to Azerbaijan was held between 30 October and 4 November 2013 and was inscribed in the bilateral expressed desire to develop the strategic partnership and in order to better appreciate the cultural, economic and civilization model offered by azeri society.

National Opera of Nakhchivan held an impressive performance at Drama Theater of Nakhchivan

Prophet Noah funeral mausoleum in Nakhchivan: a fundamental place for worship for christian, islamic and judaism believers.

On 11 September 2013 the official inauguration ceremony for Romania-Laos Business Council was held in the presence of the diplomatic community accredited to Romania, of members of Parliamentary friendship Group between Romania and Laos and included also many members of Romanian Senate, Chamber of Deputies and Romanian Government.

The ceremony was opened by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Institute of International relations and economic Cooperation Chairman by a short speech underlining that: “by the inauguration of Romania-Laos Business Council, the first institutionalized cooperation bridge is opened between our country and South East Asia”.

His Excellency Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had emphasize moreover the fact that as a future task: “the Romania-Laos Business Council must support the activity of the business people interested in economic recovery and in the presence of Romanian assets and goods on the future markets of Asia. We hope that the Romanian – Laotian initiative shall be a pole of attractiveness and example for states from South East Asia to discover and choose Romanian products”.

In his opening remarks the President of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Friendship Group, senator Ionel Agrigoroaei highlighted the fact that:

“Laos does not represent our main diplomatic and political partner in the region, but it also has the potential to quickly become an attraction pole for the Romanian investors and for our assets, taking into account in our bilateral relation the memories we have in over 30 years of fructuous cooperation, before 1989.

Undoubtedly, it is the time to recover the markets we abandoned so quickly after 1989, which led to the decrease of the economic production and unemployment.

By its central position, Laos can become the center of activity and export springboard for South East Asia states, which makes the today’s event more important and representative”, concluded Senator Ionel Agrigoroaei.

On the same line where also the remarks made by Senator Vasilica Steliana Miron, Vice-President of Romania-Laos Parliamentary Friendship Group who made the point that: “Laos has quickly become the most important diplomatic partner of our country in the region and it is becoming an increasing economic presence and a realm of potential with a similar history”.

In the central moment of ceremony and surrounded by thunderous applause Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had introduced to the public the new President of the Romania-Laos Business Council: Mr. Mihai Prundianu.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had mark in his presentation the personality and important role played by Mr. Mihai Prundianu in reorganizing Romanian economy underlining that from today the ROMANIAN-LAOS BUSINESS COUNCIL will, benefit from the invaluable knowledge of the area, gained in countless missions in Southeast Asia by Mr. Prundianu.

President of Romania-Laos Business Council-Mihai Prundianu.

In his key-note speech the President of Romania-Laos Business Council-Mihai Prundianu presented the relevance of the new institution in the economic and diplomatic environment:

“Laos, by its strategic position on the center of Indochina peninsula, represents the ideal location for economic activities, in order to spread the Romanian goods and technology in the entire area.

The symbolical cooperation bridge Vientiane – Bucharest which is being opened today in order to encourage investments and economic activities, will be beneficial for the entire area.

The big projects launched by the Laotian government, among which I would like to mention the Indochina highway, which connects Bangkok to southern China, the chain of power stations along Mekong river, agricultural terracing works and land improvement and the increase of the tourist potential are only a few of the areas where the Romanian expertise can have a word to say”, concluded the new President of Romania-Laos Business Council.

The who`s who of Romanian society and diplomatic life attended the opening ceremony of ROMANIA-LAOS BUSINESS COUNCIL.

In unanimity the personalities presented at the venue of Romanian-Laos Business Council appreciated the event as an impressive success for Romanian economic diplomacy as it is opening the gates of South-East Asia for Romanian products for the first time in the last twenty years.

Among the over 100 personalities of economic and diplomatic life present at the event our photographs highlighted just a few:

Italian economic delegation comprised by representatives of ENEL, Italian Financial Group and Italian Chamber of Commerce

Between 4 to 11 May 2013 a romanian delegation, under the leadership of H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania was invited for a working visit in People`s Democratic Republic of Laos by H.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos.

The visit has being encompassed in the rapid developing bilateral relation between Romania and Laos, in a rapid evolving dialogue and a reciprocated desire to establish an extensive and consolidate partnership, Laos being presently the main partner of our country in the South East Asia area.

In the framework of H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea visit an inclusive discussion was held with H.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos. At the meeting where tabled the extension of bilateral exchanges in areas such as economy, tourism, culture and political dialogue.

H.E. Thongsing Thammavong -Prime Minister of Laos has presented for romanian delegation an extensive presentation of the Laos economic situation as a country in full and ample development, with a rate of annual economic growth of 4 to 7%, and an expansion rate of incoming tourists of more than 20% annually and being counted amongst economic tigers of the area.

Also the Prime Minister had expressed the sincere appreciation of the Government and People of Laos for the instrumental role played by Professor dr. Anton Caragea in promoting Laos image in the world and in bestowing the WORLD BEST DESTINATION title for Laos.

On his turn professor dr. Anton Caragea had emphasized the strong points of Laos: political stability, impressive economic development and the clear express desire to extend the bilateral relation.

The visit H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea lead delegation had included also an extensive dialogue with H.E. Dr. Bosenkham Vongdara, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Information, and H. E. Vice-Prime Minister Asang Laoly and Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith-Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Tabled at the meetings where issued such as the establishment of a Council for Business and cooperation, Bilateral Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Consulates and other structures destined to enhance the economic , cultural and political partnership.

H.E. Dr. Bosenkham Vongdara, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Information expressed his appreciation for the Professor dr. Anton Caragea support for Laos in championing at European level with considerable influence and energy the country as a WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION.

Also a special program was carved off for professor dr. Anton Caragea as WORLD AMBASSADOR OF NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS to visit special natural; monuments situated along the banks of Mekong river.

H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea had highly praised the decision`s taken by the Government of Laos PDR to protect natural patrimony, environmental protection and sustainable development for this important touristic areas.

The successful and felicitous visit of Romanian delegation , the high level and inclusive dialogue with the relevant authorities of Lao PDR, the reciprocated vision of rapid evolving relations, the clearly marked economic, touristic and cultural opportunities are all testament`s of the desire to further extend the dialogue.

H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea on the rostrum with the Government of Laos PDR.

We have to emphasize that: the high level visit by H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea delegation was the first major visit to take place in the last 25 years in Laos and in the South East Asia region by a romanian delegation.

On 4 April 2013, in the luxurious and impressive surroundings of Palace of Parliament, the Official Opening of the Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 took place.

The exhibition organized by Embassy of United Arab Emirates in Romania and Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation is destined to express Romania’s cultural and political elite support for Dubai candidature to host WORLD EXPO 2020 International exhibition.

The opening ceremony was held in the presence of President of Chamber of Deputies-Valeriu Stefan Zgonea.

Present on the venue where also : members of European Council on Tourism, representatives of Romanian Parliament and Romanian Government, members of Diplomatic Corp accredited to Romania and countless Romanian and foreign diplomat’s, academicians, personalities of culture and art etc.

Professor dr.Anton Caragea MA,FINS opening the support exhibition for Dubai`s bid for WORLD EXPO 2020

In the opening speech, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) had underlined that DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 Art Exhibition is destined to offer the official support of Parliament and Government of Romania to the bilateral relationship between Romania and United Arab Emirates, viewed as a strategic relationship for the future of both nations.

″Dubai must and will be the host of EXPO 2020 as it have received more than 51 millions visitors last year and more than 10 million long-term visitors have stayed in the city in 2012 alone. Also Dubai is the most dynamic city in the Arabic Golf, encompassing more than 200 nationalities and hosting over 200 events yearly. Dubai is the driving force of the region in term of economic development and is the symbol of geopolitical shift towards Asia as the main engine of economic growth. Dubai had also allocated the most generous resources for the venue of 2020 WORLD EXPO and is the natural center of the trade roads connecting South Asia, Europe and South America via Africa, in what is today called the XXI Century New Silk Road.

Electing Dubai is the practical thing to do for Romania and the world, is what the common sense dictate and the most successful choice″, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

President of Chamber of Deputies-Valeriu Stefan Zgonea express his staunch support for a strategic relations: Romania-United Arab Emirates

Taking the floor, President of Chamber of Deputies-Valeriu Stefan Zgonea had outlined the main reasons of support: ″ United Arab Emirates are the natural gateway for Romanian products, funds and people to the open gates of Asia and reciprocally Romania is via Constanta Harbour the natural gate for UAE products and investment towards Europe. This is creating the background of a long-term and strategic relations between our countries ″ concluded in thunderous applause the President of Chamber of Deputies.

Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei express the firm and unwavering support for Dubai:Host of WORLD EXPO 2020

Senator Ionel Agrigoroaiei had conveyed a full hearted message of support: ″Romania’s decision to support the candidacy for EXPO 2020 of Dubai city is just one episode of this collaboration and friendship.

Between Romania and the United Arab Emirates there is a long tradition of over 25 years of diplomatic cooperation and there is a noteworthy decision to mutually support their applications and all international initiatives and international organizations.

Therefore the Romania’s decision to support the candidacy of Dubai city for EXPO 2020 was a natural decision, inscribed in the mutual agreements and part of the long tradition of diplomatic cooperation between the two countries.

Here we are united in support of the UAE, our strategic partner in the Arabian Gulf, both the government and the opposition support together Romanian’s national interest to cooperate with the United Arab Emirates.

Finally I want to wish every success in his mission to bring the two countries, to His Excellency Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani, and UAE Ambassador to Romania and appreciate the contribution of Prof. Dr. Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation in making this special event and exhibition″

The speech of former. President of Romania Mr.Emil Constantinescu expressed the fact that: ″ it is no surprise that Dubai has won the support of Romania, a natural choice since Romania is interested in all three major objectives which Dubai Expo has proposed: sustainable development, energy and water saving, support the mobility of people, goods and ideas in what Dubai has called: The New Silk Road of the XXI century and the discovery of new economic opportunities and new development models.

Therefore I can only congratulate the Government and Parliament of Romania for the decision to support Dubai in achieving its ambitious goals for the World Expo. I also congratulate the UAE Embassy for their success ″.

Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu express the European view: only Dubai can host WORLD EXPO 2020

Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu, Director in European Council on Tourism stated that: our institution and the European Tourism Academy are restating the same unconditional support for the bid of Dubai, to become the host of the World Expo 2020, and to confirm the idea that “Nothing shapes the world like the imagination.”

All the political declaration that followed underlined the fact that there is a general sense of unity among opposition and power alike in the Parliament in supporting the strategic relationship Romania-United Arab Emirates.

The speakers recalled that last year after Romanian announce of support for Astana (capital of Kazakhstan bid to WORLD EXPO 2017) the city of Astana won the bid to host the world expo. Everybody express the hope that, after today’s support for Dubai, and the city of Dubai will win WORLD EXPO 2020 bid.

UAE Ambassador – Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani states his appreciation for the Romanian support for Dubai-WORLD EXPO 2020 host

In an emotion charged speech, UAE Ambassador – Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani took the stand and expresses his appreciation for the showered praises and feelings of support express toward his country. This solidarity and the desire of building an improved connection is a guarantee that the present day perfect political bilateral relation and economic investments of United Arab Emirates in Romania are just the beginning of a developing relation.

In the end Mr. Mahmood Al Bastaki, CEO of Dubai Trade Center had presented a short movie about Dubai preparations to host EXPO 2020 and stated that the WORLD EXPO 2020 in Dubai will be a universally shared success.

The final moments of the ceremony were dedicated to a stroll along 36 huge photos of today’s Dubai landmarks, observed traditional UAE handcrafts and then the guests enjoyed a huge cake named in honor of DUBAI-HOST OF WORLD EXPO 2020

The Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 was broadcasted by 6 Romanian televisions’ (, Realitatea TV, B1TV, TVR 1, National TV, N24 Plus and Travel Mix) and receives dozens of favourable reviews in the press supplementary emphasizing the strong impression left by United Arab Emirates to Romanian public.

The Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 was registered as a sign of Romanian determination to re-candle a traditional connection with the Arab world and was highly appreciated by all Arab diplomatic corp present to the event.

The Exhibition DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020 had being transformed in a powerful landmark in the bilateral relation, a prefect moment to boost Romania-UAE friendship and to insure for Romania a place along side the winner of WORLD EXPO 2020: DUBAI.

Coffee making.

United Arab Emirates traditions

Visitors crowding the Palace of Parliament to see Dubai Exhibition.

Dubai exhibition in the Palace of Parliament

Romanian support for Dubai-Host of World Expo 2020

The Huge Cake honoring DUBAI-CAPITAL OF WORLD EXPO 2020

Ambassadors of Palestine, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Malaysia and Albania cutting the Huge Cake dedicated to Dubai World Expo

Tortul urias in onoarea DUBAI-CAPITALA EXPOZITIEI MONDIALE

On the invitation of Professor dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation ( IRICE), a delegation of ambassadors had attended the spring edition of the DISCOVER ROMANIA program by visiting Bucovina.

Professor dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation leading the ambassadors group in a visit at Suceava University.

Bucovina is one of the most scenic spots of Romania, encompassing UNESCO cultural heritage sites such as: Voronet, Sucevita and Dragomirna and also geographical wonders that are transforming Bucovina in the land of magic, a focal point in world tourism 10 destination`s top.

Under the mandate of the recently elected President of Suceava County: Mr. Catalin Nechifor , Bucovina has being transformed in a prime interest area for investors and business community, becoming a rapid developing economic attraction, ambassadors invited to take part in the delegation, having the chance for first hand contact with local realities and rapid developing areas in Romania.

Being invited to attend the regular trips of DISCOVER ROMANIA program and visiting the natural and cultural scenic spots of Romania is a reward traditionally awarded to ambassadors that had successfully fulfilled their offices in the last six months, outstandingly promoting the bilateral relations with Romania.

„In the last years IRICE had organized ambassadors trip in gorgeous areas such as: Maramures County, Apuseni Mountain, Danube Delta and Hateg region and today we have felt it is the time to promote the fusion of art, culture and natural beauties but also the culinary specialities of Bucovina stated Professor dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation ( IRICE)„.

The program of ambassadors delegation headed by Professor dr. Anton Caragea was carved to include discussions on high level with authorities of Suceava county, with President of the Suceava Council: Mr. Catalin Nechifor, with the Rector Office of Suceava University( the university staff outlined the project of anew technologic campus , an investment to exceed 200 million euro) ,and discussion with leading business community members under the banner of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Suceava.

After the productive and intense business discussion held at local level the ambassadors delegation had also enjoyed an exceptional cultural program designed with the support of president of the County Council: Mr. Catalin Nechifor.

The visit had encompassed trips to UNESCO heritage monasteries of Voronet (world-famous for his outside wall paintings and for the unique Voronet blue colour), Sucevita and Dragomirna, trips to Horse Training Center where ambassadors enjoyed a practical riding lesson and Hunting Center, where ambassadors where informed about the rules and regulation for organizing hunting’s in Romania and also could taste unique cuisine of the region.

Ambassadors Group at Vatra Dornei

The tight schedule had included also stops to Ion Irimescu Sculpture Museum, where the fabulous Irimescu sculptures with prices ranging from 1 to 10 million euro where scrupulously admired by the ambassadors, a visit to Vatra Dornei and the world famous mineral waters of the area, where ambassadors also enjoyed a meal of trout and pheasants and an instructive working visit to Black Pottery Center form Marginea Village, where they could admire the famous craftsmen of Bucovina and learn from source how to produce the unique ceramic of the region with unchanged technologic process from the last 5.000 years.

Professor dr. Anton Caragea, AMBASSADOR FOR WORLD NATURAL PROTECTED AREAS had included in the ambassadors visit some of the natural reservations from Suceava County in order to highlight the importance of this area to the local economy.

A moment of relaxation during trip. Ambassadors are trying their luck at a Bucovina typical dance.

The program also included a special culinary show in every night that had included deer stake with wild berry jam, rabbit and pheasants and more than 50 varieties of local cheese and famous Bucovina pastry, the richness of the food illustrating Bucovina as a fusion zone for oriental cuisine and for western culinary experiences.

The ambassadors present to BUCOVINA: LAND OF MIRACLES trip expressed their gratitude for the special trip to the land of magic: Bucovina on the spot visit, that presented before their eyes unique cultural treasures , unique taste of culinary magic and more important they have the privilege to encounter the real miracle of the area: friendly and warm people’s of Bucovina.

The Minister of Tourism had presented his special congratulation to the masterminds of the ambassador’s visits: Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and President Catalin Nechifor and especially for the ambassadors who had the honour and privilege to be selected to enter in the miracle realms of mystery and magic: Bucovina.

Ambassador group visiting the famous Baciu House- the headquarters of delicious cuisine of Bucovina.

Ambassadors get courage for a Bucovina type dance in general joy.

The beauty of Bucovina horses.

Touring the Palaces of Vatra Dornei.

The famous pheasants of Bucovina.

Dialogue at the Camber of Commerce and Industry of Suceava county.

Visiting the mineral water gushing station in Bucovina . Health from water.

Vizitand vestitele ape minerale ale Bucovine. Sanatate in apa.

Romania had hosted, with an unprecedented success, the Conference in support of the PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA. The Bucharest Conference was the most important strategic and analytic conference in 2012, related to Europe-Asia relation.

The debate was held in the presence of the diplomatic corps accredited to Romania and of academic corps from Romania and Europe.

The main focus on the conference agenda was the analysis of the Kazakhstan Presidency global drive for peace, an initiative launched in September 2012 at the CICA Assembly (Conference for Confidence Building Measures in Central Asia) in Astana.

Romanian Parliament President in dialogue with the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Romania

During the academic and diplomatic debates the rostrum was occupied by lofty personalities of romanian and international public life such as: Romanian President Mr. Emil Constantinescu, President of Romanian Parliament-Valeriu Zgonea, Professor dr. Anton Caragea-Director of International Relations and Economic Cooperation Institute , President of Grampet Group and Chairman of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council – Mr. Gruia Stoica, Director of European Diplomatic Academy Mr. Mircea Constantinescu, H.E. Kazakhstan Ambassador Mr. Talgat Kaliyev, representatives on behalf of Romanian Government etc.

In the opening speech of the conference, the President of Romanian Parliament Mr. Valeriu Zgonea had underlined the full support and backing of Romania towards Kazakhstan peace initiative and specially the Romanian side appreciation towards President Nursultan Nazarbayev, the architect of an ambitious plan destined to insure peace in XXI century.

Romania will always and fully support Kazakhstan initiative states the President of Romanian Parliament Mr. Valeriu Zgonea

President Valeriu Zgonea had declared that: ″I wish to remark and appreciate the initiative of Kazakhstan Presidency, especially President Nursultan Nazarbayev to generate a global debate on the construction of the platform of euro-atlantic security and Eurasia security based on the tremendous success of Kazakhstan OSCE Chairmanship.

I will also thank the Kazakhstan Presidency , Romania`s strategic partner, for the important role offered to Bucharest Conference in the overall strategy to coagulate the PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA.

President of Romania ( 1996-2000) Mr.Emil Constantinecu outlines the support of dozens of civic organizations from Romania and Europe to Kazakhstan- Peace in XXI century Initiative

The former Romanian President Mr. Emil Constantinescu had stated on behalf of a dozen of Romanian and European civic and academic organization that ″the great contribution of such initiatives as the PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA, build by President Nursultan Nazarbayev, to the architecture of security in Europe and the world, will undoubtedly be the wars that will never take place , because constructing such democratic and dialogue based organizations and fostering of cooperation with civil society and strengthening of preventive diplomacy.

Do we still need peace initiative`s concluded president Emil Constantinescu? Yes. What for? For a safer world. For whom ? For us all! ″

His Excellency Talgat Kaliyev, Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs took the floor presenting the main features of the PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA. The new organization will have as main pillars to insure stability and cooperation in Eurasia, to insure that collective action by way of consensus and diplomatic measures and to enforce the respect of international law principles.

His Excellency Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs -Talgat Kaliyev outlines the main features of the Platform for Security and Cooperation in Europe and Asia

Professor dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, had based his key note speech on the admiration of Romanian and European academic and diplomatic community on the impressive achievements of Kazakhstan in international arena as such: relinquishing nuclear weapons arsenal, building a developed economy, creating a safe area in Central Asia and the successful chairmanship of prestigious organization as : Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe ( OSCE) and Organization of Islamic Conference.

Profesor dr.Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania states that Kazakhstan has the full confidence of Romania and Europe in his quest for peace in XXI century

In the final note of his central address to the conference, Professor dr. Anton Caragea emphasize that: ″after offering to the world the example of a modern nation building, a nation that efficiently strives to contribute to the world debates on crucial issues as: nuclear safety, resolving global economic crisis, the new proposal tabled by President Nursultan Nazarbayev promises to offer the solution to avoid a new global conflict in XXI century.

The Romanian replay to Kazakhstan initiative can be only one: a strong Yes, keeping in mind the long tradition of Romanian efforts towards global disarmament and the creation of a global security system.

The voice of Romania must stand shoulder to shoulder to Kazakhstan, in creating a PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA as the only feasible solution towards insuring not only our national security but also to bring our contribution and voice to the great debate of XXI century″.

President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council , Mr. Gruia Stoica had considered that : without peace , prosperity is only a dream

In his allocution, the President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council-Mr. Gruia Stoica had presented the economic interest of building such a PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA stating that only peace and global security, promised by Nazarbayev plan for XXI century, can insure the global prosperity and offer the medium for solving the global economic crisis.

Without peace, prosperity is just a dream, had wisely concluded President Gruia Stoica.

President Gruia Stoica warmly congratulated by the President of Romanian Parliament Mr. Valeriu Zgonea

The Director of European Diplomatic Academy, Professor Mircea Constantinescu had underlined on behalf of European diplomatic community that: ″President Nazarbayev proposal to create a PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA is extremely timely, and is also a present day chart of the global and regional situation and also a risk factors analysis, risk factors that are putting in danger the economic stability, peace and world security″.

The tremendous diplomatic and academic success of the Conference on PLATFORM FOR SECURITY AND COOPERATION IN EUROPE AND ASIA was in itself a proof, not only of the strong interest showed by Romania and Europe towards the initiative launched by Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev for peace and cooperation in XXI century, but also showcase the exemplary capacity of Romania to outstanding mobilize and became a speaker for Europe in the support of the great plan for security in Eurasia.

On 4th of October 2012 the official opening of Romania –Kazakhstan Business Council had taken place. In the presence of H.E. Talgat Kaliyev, Charge d`affairs of Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania and of H.E. Professor dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania the ceremony of nomination of Mr. Gruia Stoica , President of Grampet Group as Chairman of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council has being finalized.

The event has taken place on the premises of the new Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council organized by Grampet Group.

The ceremony was directed by Professor dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, in attendance being present many economic and diplomatic life personalities among them being noted H.E. Ambassador of Iraq Dr. Mohameed Saeed al-Shakarchi (voted as BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2011), H.E. Charge d`affairs of Venezuela Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez, and other diplomats specially invited by nomination only of Professor dr. Anton Caragea.

The Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council is the second business council organized in Romania after the Romania-United States Business Council, having the role to promote bilateral economic exchange and to strengthen the cooperation between the two economies, as a new illustration of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

H.E. Talgat Kaliyev, Charge d`affairs of Republic of Kazakhstan to Romania and Mr. Gruia Stoica , President of Grampet Group and Chairman of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council

Professor dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had declared in his opening speech that: we are witnessing an important moment in the bilateral relation, the Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council is the proof of a working economic relationship. Kazakhstan is the main contributor to Romanian budget by Rompetrol company revenues to Romanian state budget exceeding 1,5 billion euro annually. Also Kazakhstan had offered to Romanian investors a rapid developing market being ranked among the first three world economy in terms of growth rates and among 50 investment destinations accordingly to World Bank statistics.

As such the Romanian business community must understand the utility of their presence in the Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council, must also realized that the future of our exports is not to be fund on the crisis hit market of European Union, but on the developing markets of Central Asia among the richest being Kazakhstan.

Also we must emphasize that the Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council is having in the person of his Chairman, Mr. Gruia Stoica a dynamic organizer, skilled and efficient and on the first visit, that will take place this year in Kazakhstan of a delegation of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council he will already receive a wealthy agenda of business offers, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

H.E. Talgat Kaliyev , Charge d`affairs of Embassy of Kazakhstan to Romania had stated that: The Government of Kazakhstan firmly support the initiative of creating the Romanian-Kazakhstan Business Council and salutes the implication on behalf of Romanian side of the powerful economic Grampet Group and of a economic mastermind in international business area such as President Gruia Stoica.

The Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council is a proof of an efficient bilateral relation and will be showcased to President Nursultan Nazarbayev as a success initiative, a bridge of cooperation among our nations.

President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council Mr. Gruia Stoica, President of Grampet Group in the center of media attention.

The President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council Mr. Gruia Stoica, President of Grampet Group had presented the future strategy of the Council: The relation between Romania and Kazakhstan is of strategic importance. Kazakhstan is ranking among the greatest foreign investors to Romania. Companies from Kazakhstan had invested in Romanian economy more than 3 billion dollars, which is the greatest investment by Kazakhstan in Europe. They are up to date more than 35 mixed Kazakh –Romanian enterprises activating in economy domains such as: oil, gas, construction and transportation.

They are also 13 Kazakhstan owned company activating in Romanian economy and over 20.000 Romanians are living in Kazakhstan.

Kazakhstan is today the heart of Central Asia and by Romania, via the Constanta Port the Kazakh goods could enter to Europe.

In my capacity as President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council I imposed upon me to connect the two economic heartlands: Romania and Kazakhstan declared Mr. Gruia Stoica- Grampet President.

Is a special relation that must be cherished and developed, concluded Mr. Gruia Stoica.

H.E. Ambassador of Iraq Dr. Mohameed Saeed al-Shakarchi , BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA IN 2011 presenting a speech of congratulation on the opening of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council

H.E. Ambassador of Iraq Dr. Mohameed Saeed al-Shakarchi , BEST AMBASSADOR TO ROMANIA IN 2011, had presented a speech of congratulation on the opening of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council a momentous achievement for Romanian economic diplomacy and a moment dear to any diplomat, a moment of friendship among two nations Romania and Kazakhstan.

Also the ambassador had extended his congratulation to the newly appointed President of Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council: Mr. Gruia Stoica.

The Grampet Group had succeeded in a short span of time to draw an iron road that is uniting Europe from the North Sea to Black Sea and Aegean see. Our final objective is to connect the Atlantic Ocean to Pacific Ocean and from this point of view Kazakhstan is the perfect partner.

Kazakhstan is ranking today as the main economic partner of Romania in Central Asia region and is considered among top three economies of the world in 2011 and 2012 as rate of growth. Also Kazakhstan is the main investor in Romanian economy offering enormous opportunity for future economic developments. Accordingly to World Bank statistic in 2012 Kazakhstan had achieved 47 places from 58, last year, among the world economies as the first ranking destination to do business.

The Grampet Group, lead by Mr. Gruia Stoica is one of the main holdings of Romania, including a series of flagship Romanian enterprises. Also Grampet Group is ranked among the most important regional players in railroad transportation owning properties’ in nine European countries such as; Romania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Serbia, Hungary , Republic of Moldova, Ukraine, Austria and Germany.

The European scale of Grampet Group is a strong argument as being the back bone of Romania-Kazakhstan economic relation.

The ceremony of nominating the Romania-Kazakhstan Business Council President – Mr. Gruia Stoica had being realized under the high Patronage of Embassy of Kazakhstan to Romania and of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation.

On 23 May 2012, Romania had hosted, in the splendid venue of Palace of Culture and Education, the Academic and Diplomatic Conference: ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN: 20 YEAR OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS. A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP.

The conference was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Kazakhstan-Romania diplomatic relations. A significant celebration, keeping in mind that Kazakhstan is today the most important economic and strategic partner of Romania in Central Asia.
Professor dr.Aurelian Bondrea held a welcoming speech for the distinguished guest on behalf of academic community expressing the support for fostering Romania- Kazakhstan cooperation and friendship.

The Conference was opened with the key-note speech of H.E. Emil Constantinescu, President of Romania ( 1996-2000) who stress important moments in the bilateral relations: Romania and Kazakhstan in the last years. He elaborate on the hosting in Bucharest of International Academic Conference KAZAKHSTAN CHAIRMANSHIP OF OSCE ( 24 February 2010). This being the only case when Romanian diplomacy supported openly the O.S.C.E. restructuring agenda put forward by Kazakhstan or the hosting by Romania of the International Conference celebrating 20 years of Kazakhstan achievements on the road of independence.

The Conference titled: KAZAKHSTAN: 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE AND PROGRESS express Romania support for the economic and political development of Kazakhstan, that in a short span of time, only 20 years had become a supplier of security and stability in all Central Asia area.

Minister of Culture, Mircea Diaconu-Expressing Romanian Government support for strengthening the Romania-Kazakhstan relation.

Expressing Romanian Government support for strengthening the Romania-Kazakhstan relation, the Minister of Culture, Mircea Diaconu underlined the support offered by Romania to Astana bid of hosting EXPO 2017 by organizing the art exhibition ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE.

The same pledge was contained in Minister of Economy speech and other officials present at the conference and in the message of Romanian Parliament conveyed for this special occasion by Vice-President of Cultural Commission of Romanian Parliament Deputy Ahmed Aledin.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania had expressed the commitment of Romania in upholding a strategic relation build with Kazakhstan. Romania is fallowing with great interest and appreciation the tremendous achievements of Kazakhstan and has lost no opportunity in emphasizing his long standing desire for supporting Kazakhstan progresses by hosting important events such as International Conference on OSCE- Kazakhstan Chairmanship (24 February 200) endorsing Kazakhstan reform agenda for the OSCE, Academic conference marking 20 years of Kazakhstan independence: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE AND PROGRESS and supporting Astana bid for EXPO 2017 by organizing ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE Exhibition in Bucharest concluded professor Anton Caragea.

The High Representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, H.E. Serzhan Oralbayevich ABDYKARIMOV had taken the floor expressing Kazakhstan side appreciation for the organizers of Academic and Diplomatic Conference: ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN: 20 YEAR OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS. A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP. Kazakhstan is regarding the relation with Romania with application and dedication as is the only strategic partnership in the region. Romania is representing for Kazakhstan the main diplomatic partner in this region, the main investment area in Europe, the most important economic and trade partner and a political allied concluded Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mr. Oralbayevich ABDYKARIMOV.

The High Representative of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan, H.E. Serzhan Oralbayevich ABDYKARIMOV conveyed Kazakhstan message of friendship.

The final key note message was expressed by H.E. Ion Iliescu, President of Romania ( 1990-1996;2000-2004) who emphasized that Romanian stance in celebrating 20 years of diplomatic relations with Kazakhstan it is not only a testimony of unprecedented development in the last years of the diplomatic and economic relationships between the two countries, but also a testimony to Romania`s ability to efficiently mobilize and organize the intellectual elite and to host international resounding events destined to boost the Europe bridging towards Central Asia.

H.E. Ion Iliescu, President of Romania ( 1990-1996;2000-2004) recalling the decision taken 20 years a go in establishing Romania-Kazakhstan diplomatic relations.

In the thunderous applause the diplomatic corp accredited to Romania welcomed the decision to award the ROMANIAN MEDAL OF HONOR for DIPLOMATIC ACHIEVEMENTS for H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan- Dr. YERZHAN KAZYKHANOV was read out by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

The insignia, official decree and the medal where entrusted to Deputy Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mr. Oralbayevich ABDYKARIMOV to be offered to Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.

The decision to award the ROMANIAN MEDAL OF HONOR for DIPLOMATIC ACHIEVEMENTS for H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan- Dr. YERZHAN KAZYKHANOV.

The concluding speech of the conference had being held by H.E. Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs to Romania Mr. Talgat Kaliyev who conveyed his heartfelt and sincere appreciation for the host and organizers of this impressive event.

A full hall listen the message of friendship between Romania and Kazakhstan.

After the conference, diplomats and academics present on the venue had visited a Book Exhibition hosted on the Palace of Culture and Education and dedicated to Kazakhstan and having in the center the book of President of Kazakhstan : In the heart of Eurasia by Nursultan Nazarbayev.

The Academic and Diplomatic Conference: ROMANIA-KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEAR OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS. A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP had being unanimously appreciated as a unique diplomatic manifestation of friendship reuniting in honor of Romania-Kazakhstan strategic partnership: two presidents, two ministers and eight state secretary in an unprecedented manifestation of solidarity and friendship between the two countries.

Professor Dr. Aurelian Bondrea offering the academic community salute for the conference.

Ambassadors present in the venue of the conference.

Qatar Charge d`affairs -Almuhannad Ali H.A.Al-Hammadi

Ambassador of United Arab Emirates -Yacoub Yousef Al Hosani

Minister of Culture entertaining with the ambassadors at the Romanian-Kazakhstan Book Exhibition: in the first line Slovenian Ambassadors- Jadranka ŠTURM KOCJAN and Ambassador of Venezuela -Z. Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez.

The 2012 summer diplomatic trip was held on 6-9 July 2012 bringing ambassadors to the special place, world recognized as a perfect tourist destination, the heartland of Romania: Hateg –Retezat County.

At the invitation of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, a group of ambassadors and their families where invited to attend the regular DISCOVER ROMANIA program.

Ambassadors of United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan and Venezuela together with prof.dr.Anton Caragea at Retezat Waterfall

As usually the diplomats were selected in recognition of their efforts in the previous year to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between their countries and Romania.

The diplomatic trip was managed by the renamed ecotourism and mountain team of WILD TIME lead by the leading conservationist Gabriel Paun.

Retezat Waterfall: monuments of nature

The travel route, in the Discover Hateg beauties theme trip, had concentrated on discovering the natural protected area`s (who`s World Goodwill Ambassador is professor dr. Anton Caragea starting from December 2011) but also to historical areas in which the Romanian people was born from the mist of times.

The ambassadors group has a perfect guide in the perfect team of WILD TIME travel agency lead by ecotourism expert Gabriel Paun and the manger of the WILD TIME team Mrs. Raluca Nicolae.

The WILD TIME team had carved a program in full accordance with his motto: live nature in harmony.

We must emphasize that WILD TIME has being chosen as official partner for public diplomacy for 2012/2013, in recognition of their exertions and professionalism in forging the eco friendly tourism concept in Romania.

The Hunyadi Castle in Hunedoara was the center of ambassadors attention.

The Ambassadors Group at Densus-the oldest church in East and Center Europe.

Among the most special and treasured moments of the diplomats trip we can highlight : the special subterranean meal taken in Hunedoara cave where the ambassador core had enjoyed a special treatments with kindle lights and natural food products along the shore of a submerged river, the meeting with regional authorities in the heart of Retezat Natural Area, attending the rare event of delivery of a buffalo baby born in Natural Reserve and the ambassadors visit to Caragea family historical legacy: Lainici Monastery, where professor dr.Anton Caragea had presented special moments in the family and Romania`s history.

Lainici Monastery- Caragea family historical legacy

The trip was a success in combining useful meetings and pleasant times, the ambassadors who taken part in the diplomatic trip had express their gratitude for the rare opportunity to discover a region so beautiful and rich in landscape and scenic spots.

The Ambassador`s group is traditionally welcomed with bread and salt .

The ambassadors who taken part in the diplomatic trip hold the unique privilege to reconstruct the road of discovery taken by Prince Charles of Great Britain in his Retezat trip and also they fallowed on the footsteps of famous travel documentary crew: Wild Carpathians.

Professor Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania expressed his determination to make the new diplomatic trip for this summer in the Bucovina area, in order to further support the regional development and to enhance international recognition for Romanian tourism and to express romanian side appreciation for the efforts made by ambassadors working in Romania.

Natural Charpatian Bufallo Rezerve had attracted the interest of ambassadors from Diplomatic Trip

Ambassadors from Kazakhstan and Venezuela and Kazahstan and their families visiting the famous Kiss Gate of Constantin Brancusi from Targu Jiu

Kazakhstan Ambassador protecting nature in Rezervat .

United Arab Emirates Ambassador presenting a flower to the participants in the Summer 2012 Diplomatic Trip

Ambasadorul Kazahstanului protejeaza natura in Rezervatia Retezat.

On 24 April 2012, in the luxurious surroundings of Palace of Geology, the Official Opening of the Exhibition ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE took place.

The exhibition organized by Embassy of Republic of Kazakhstan in Romania and Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation is destined to express Romania’s support for Astana candidature to host EXPO 2017 International exhibition.

The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Members of Romanian Parliament and Romanian Government, members of Diplomatic Corp accredited to Romania and countless Romanian and foreign diplomat’s, academicians, personalities of culture and art etc.

Members of Romanian Parliament and Romanian Government, members of Diplomatic Corp accredited to Romania and countless Romanian and foreign diplomat’s, academicians, personalities of culture and art attend ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE EXHIBITION

In the opening speech, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) had underlined that ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE Exhibition is destined to offer the official support of Parliament and Government of Romania to the bilateral strategic relationship between Romania and Kazakhstan and for the candidature of city of Astana for EXPO 2017.

″Astana must be the host of EXPO 2017 as it is the most dynamic city in the Asia region in term of economic development and is the symbol of geopolitical shift towards Asia as the main engine of economic growth and also because Astana is enjoying political support and economic investments of 20 billions euro for holding EXPO 2017 in the best circumstances. Electing Astana is the practical thing to do, is the common sense and the most successful choice″, concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea.

Deputy Viorel Palasca, President of Romania-Kazakhstan Friendship Parliamentary Group

Taking the floor, Deputy Viorel Palasca, President of Romania-Kazakhstan Friendship Parliamentary Group had conveyed Parliament support for Astana: ″ I assure you of all our support, a traditional one I must add, for Astana receiving a new and deserved international recognition as the host of International EXPO 2017 in a new, dynamic, modern capital that is combining in an outstanding manner the architectural values and the creator spirit of inhabitants of republic of Kazakhstan ″.

Finally, the Deputy V. Palasca had address his warmest congratulations and appreciations for the effort in impeccable hosting and organizing this event to H.E. Talgat Kaliyev- Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs and to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, IRICE Director.

Deputy Ahmet Aledin, Vice-Chairman of Parliamentary Commission for Culture had express the general sense of unity among opposition and power alike in the Parliament in supporting the strategic relationship Romania-Kazakhstan.

Senator Trifon Belacurencu had express the Romanian Senate salute

Senator Trifon Belacurencu had express the Romanian Senate salute and support for the exhibition, testifying that the Romanian decision to support Astana as host of EXPO 2017 is just an episode in a long history of bilateral support and friendship.

Also he conveyed the Senate congratulation for peerless hosting and organizing this event to H.E. Talgat Kaliyev-Kazakhstan Charge d`affairs and to Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, IRICE Director.

The rest of the main dignitary’s present at the exhibition such as Sali Negiat- Secretary of State of Romanian Government, Professor Dr. Mircea Constantinescu, director of European Diplomacy Academy had underlined the staunch support for Kazakhstan –Romanian friendship and support for Astana as host of EXPO 2017.

A special moment was the speech of Mayor Nicolae Ontanu, in thunderous applause, announcing that Astana is having a street named after in the heart of Bucharest.

Equally warm was received the letter signed by President of Cultural Committee Mrs. Raluca Turcan expressing his pledge in supporting all Kazakhstan initiatives in Romania.

Finally emotion overwhelmed H.E. Charge d`affairs of Kazakhstan Talgat Kaliyev took the stand and express his appreciation for the showered praises and feelings of support express toward his country. This solidarity and the desire of building an improved connection is a guarantee that the present day perfect political bilateral relation and economic investments of Kazakhstan in Romania of more than 3 billion dollars are just the beginning.

H.E. Charge d`affairs of Kazakhstan Talgat Kaliyev

In the end H.E. Talgat Kaliyev had presented a short movie about Astana preparations to host EXPO 2017 and stated that the EXPO 2017 in Astana will be a universally shared success.

The final moments of the ceremony where dedicated to a stroll along 20 huge photos of today’s Astana landmarks and then the guest had enjoyed a huge cake named in honour of Astana and patrimony champaign, made specially available for this event.

The Exhibition ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE was broadcasted by 6 Romanian televisions’ (TVR Cultural, TVR Info, TVR 1, National TV, N24 Plus and Travel Mix) and receives dozens of favourable reviews in the press supplementary emphasizing the strong impression left by Kazakhstan to Romanian public.

The Exhibition ASTANA-CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE, the most important cultural event hosted by Romania in 2012, remained opened between 23 and 27 of April 2012 receiving more than 18.000 visitors in this period of time, witnessing the powerful impression left by Astana to Romanian public.

Among the tens of diplomatic representatives present on the venue of the ASTANA CAPITAL OF THE FUTURE EXHIBITION we have selected a FEW but we say THANK YOU to ALL dear friends:

E.S. Ambasadoarea Venezuelei Zulay Coromoto Prieto de Rodriguez

Ambasadorii Braziliei, Chile si Venezuela

Ambasadorii Kazahstanului, Irak-ului si Venezuelei taie Tortul ASTANA

On 12 March 2012 the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation had hosted, in the framework of celebrating 90 years of political relation between Romanian and Iraq, the Conference IRAQ: PAST AND PRESENT having as special contributor His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI- Ambassador of Iraq.

The conference has enjoyed the presence of Romanian academic community, Doctoral School of International Relations, experts in international relations, diplomats, journalists and historians.

Opening the conference, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea highlighted the main elements of the Iraqi-Romanian bilateral relations calendar for 2012.

This year is marking the 90 years anniversary of establishing political dialogue between Romania and Iraq, 25 years from the last public conference presenting Iraqi realities to Romanian public ( last public conference was held in 1987) and the celebration of 30 years from the highest level of economic bilateral relations , registered in 1982, with a level of bilateral trade reaching 386 million dollars ( over 800 million dollars at present day US dollar value), this level of economic exchange being just a sign of the viability and amplitude of the bilateral economic exchanges.

Fallowing this extensive presentation of the bilateral relations landmarks celebrated in 2012 by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea the fallowing speakers presented their salute for His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI- Ambassador of Iraq and for the personalities present to conference.

Key note speech of the CONFERENCE IRAK: PAST AND PRESENT held by His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI- Ambassador of Iraq.

The key speech of the conference was held by His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI- Ambassador of Iraq. His report emphasized on the historical evolution of Iraq, from the time of Summer civilization to Assyrian Empire, culminating with the arrival of Islam and with the moment of Karbala martyrdom of Imam Hussein and the fracture between the rulers, the guardians of power of this world and the oppressed of all social strata in search of a better future , a fracture that will mark the history of Iraq.

The ample historical fresco presented to the audience by the Ambassador of Iraq had also draw the attention of the public to the Ottoman legacy and to the independence fight concluding the modern history of Iraq with the moment of 1958 revolution.

The recent history of Iraq was vivid reconstructed with an emphasizing on the difficult moments that confronted Iraq society under the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, but also on the positive aspects of today`s Iraq.

These elements are charting the profile of a society that is not perfect, but is aware of his weaknesses and is trying his best to remedy them, and this is the essence of progress.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea announced : unanimity of votes for His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI- Ambassador of Iraq- BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2011

Marking the final moments of the conference, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea and Academician Constantin Balacanu Stolnici requested an appreciation vote and a thanking manifestation for His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI and for Iraq and in a unanimous response the audience pay homage to an exceptional and sophisticated academic speech approving the handing on ceremony of the title of BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2011 to His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI – Iraq Ambassador .

The Conference IRAQ: PAST AND PRESENT has re-candled the tradition of presenting Iraq realities to the Romanian academic community, after a 25 years hiatus and laid the foundation of a better mutual knowledge and appreciation of the progresses made by Iraq in the last span of time.

The great response from the Romanian side to the conference and bestowing the title of BEST AMBASSADOR FOR 2011 to His Excellency MOHAMMED SAEED AL SHAKARCHI – Ambassador of Iraq, had stated a clear signal on the importance that Romania is attaching not only to reward an outstanding diplomatic activity but also to mark an important relation for Romanian people: the relation with Iraq.

On 15 November 2011 Bucharest, capital of Romania, hosted the International Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION. The Conference was hosted and organized by the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission in Romania and had enjoyed the presence of President of Romania Mr. Ion Iliescu and President of Romania Mr. Emil Constantinescu , representatives of Romanian Parliament, Romanian Government and European academics etc.

Professor dr. Anton Caragea -Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania

The conference was opened by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea- Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania who presented the speech: KAZAKHSTAN – 20 YEARS OF FULFILLED PROMISES, outlining the transformation of Kazakhstan from an energy dependent country into a world energy supplier, a powerful state, with consolidated democracy, market economy, social development and exporter of stability in Central Asia region.

The speech of Professor Anton Caragea was fallowed by welcoming remarks of H.E. Kairat Aman , Charge d`Affairs of Kazakhstan Mission, who presented the astonishing accomplishments of Kazakhstan in reaching economic development , social and cultural enlightenment of his population and constructing a powerful democracy based on people consensus .

Professor Dr. Emil Constantinescu, President of Romania (1996-2000), presented a report entitled: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. 20 YEARS OF DEMOCRATIC CONSTRUCTION, emphasizing the democratic credential of Kazakhstan , the success of holding free and fair elections, constructing a powerful civil society at the highest democratic standards.

President of Romania Ion Iliescu ( 1990-1996; 2000-2004 ) speaking about Kazakhstan and world economy.

Mr. Ion Iliescu, President of Romania (1990-1996; 2000-2004), had presented a report titled: KAZAKHSTAN AND WORLD ECONOMY GLOBALIZATION. The report is pressing on the impressive successes of Kazakhstan in the last 20 years: reconstructing Silk Road in transport and energy supplies lines, in promoting regional economic cooperation and in developing social and cultural status of people of Kazakhstan.

President Nursultan Nazarbaev has constructing a powerful and successful Kazakhstan, that everybody could be proud, concluded President Ion Iliescu.

Member of Romanian Parliament : Catalin Nechifor prizing Kazakhstan as a bridge between Europe and Asia.

The other speeches where held by Catalin Nechifor , member of Romanian Parliament and Vice-President of Romania –Kazakhstan Friendship Parliamentary Group and by Dr. Mircea Constantinescu- Director of European Diplomatic Academy of European Council on International Relations. The two key note speeches had reflected the astonishing successes of Kazakhstan latest 20 years of independence : democracy, development , high standard of living , security and promoting international cooperation via international organization presided by Kazakhstan such as: Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (2010) and Organization of Islamic Conference (2011).

Second chair line: H.E. Ambassador of Sudan – Yasir Abdelsalam Ahmed

The impressive academic manifestation had enjoyed a large presence of Diplomatic Corp accredited in Romania, mass media organizations and over 500 academics from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation , Romanian Academy of Sciences , European Council on International Relations , Romanian Academy of Economic Science, European Diplomatic Academy etc.

The most outstanding representatives of Diplomatic Corp accredited to Romania.

The International Academic Conference: KAZAKHSTAN 20 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE. PEACE AND CONSTRUCTION was the most important conference dedicated to Kazakhstan Independence celebration in European Union and was an example of the interest generated by Kazakhstan on world stage and of brotherly relations between Romania and Kazakhstan.

Professor dr. Anton Caragea presiding over European Diplomatic Academy saluted 20 Years of independence of Kazakhstan

Discussion before the conference .

Friends of Romania and Kazakhstan. Ambassadors presents on the venue of the International Conference on Kazakhstan 20 years of independence.

Ambassadors taking part on Kazakhstan 20 years of independence International Academic Conference.

Between 25 November -4 December 2011 a romanian media delegation chaired by professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, attended the 40-th National Day Celebration of United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, at the invitation of United Arab Emirates National Media Council .

Prof.dr. Anton Caragea and Minister of Tourism and Chairman of Organizing Committee for UAE 40-th National Day Celebration: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon

The presence of a Romanian delegation at United Arab Emirates National Day became a regular event in the last years and a proof of the deepening ties between Romania and United Arab Emirates.

Professor dr.Anton Caragea and the President of Abu Dhabi Development Fund

Also romanian media delegation attended the open speech and meeting with people of Dubai of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai and was invited at launch by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan – Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research at his palace.

Professor dr.Anton Caragea and General Director of National Media Council of United Arab Emirates – Ibrahim Alabed

Beside the dense official meetings program, the Romanian delegation enjoyed a sophisticated cultural program destined to offer a glimpse of United Arab Emirates extraordinary achievements in the latest 40 year of independence.

The highlights of the cultural program included a participation at an Omani Classic Music Concert, hosted at Emirates Palace by H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan , a visit to Burj Khalifa –the world tallest building from Dubai , a safari experience of dune traveling , a visit at Zayed University where Prof.dr. Anton Caragea held a dialogue with the students, professors and academic core of the university and a visit at the splendid Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

The visit of the romanian media delegation in United Arab Emirates is yet another demonstration of the ever deepening ties between Romania and United Arab Emirates in fields of culture, media, economy and political dialogue.

It is a rare occasion and a friendship declaration when Romanian delegation attend National Day Celebration of another country and this is a supplementary demonstration of the brotherly spirit that unites Romanian and United Arab Emirates( UAE). Finally the Romanian presence on 2 December-the National Day of Emirates is an evidence of Romanian people support for the UAE outstanding achievements and positive model offered to the world, stated prof.dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation at the return in Romania.

Dansuri traditionale din Emirate in onoarea delegatiei romane

Between 15 and 23 October 2011 a six member delegation from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation (IRICE) headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, director of IRICE had paid an official visit in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Romanian delegation was invited to attend the World Travel Award Ceremony held in Port of Spain, where Trinidad and Tobago received the title of Best Destination for 2012. Romania had being instrumental in awarding this title and the right to organize this International Tourism Festival and Prime Minister Kamla Pershad Bissessar had publicly expressed appreciation for professor Anton Caragea vote, as Romanian representative, in favor of Trinidad and Tobago.

The Romanian delegation held talks on developing relations on tourism, industry and culture with Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Tourism – Rupert Griffith, Minister of Trade and Industry, Minister of Energy, President of Parliament of Tobago-Hon. Orville London and Minister of Science and Technology–Senator Fazal Karim etc.

The agreements reached varied from: the announcement of visa requirements being lifted for all type of passports and all type of travel for Romanian citizens for a stay of 90 days, agreements for jointly established post university courses on diplomacy and tourism and agreements on tourism cooperation and on mutual investment protection.

On the side line of the official meetings professor Anton Caragea meet General Manager Russell George of Hyatt Hotel Chains discussing ways for fostering tourism investment of Hyatt in Romania.

The Romanian delegation had also an impressive cultural program including touring the islands of Trinidad and Tobago , fort George , Mount George , Rain Forest Reserve, Maracas Beach etc. and participating in Divali Festival official opening etc.

The visit has concluded with an official meeting of Romanian delegation with Prime Minister Kamla Parshad Bissessar, the main political figure of the island.

Prime minister stressed the importance of the first high level talks between Romania and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and important agreements reached by the parties and praised Romania visionary decision of supporting Trinidad and Tobago international candidature.

In his response Professor Dr. Anton Caragea highlighted the impressive development of Trinidad and Tobago in tourism industry, economic sustainable development and energy market regulation. Trinidad and Tobago is a safe country, democratically advanced and an interesting market for investments and Romania is glad to have a strong partner on the other side of the Atlantic .

The visit was an important diplomatic success in Romania desire to foster relations with the nations of South America region and was the first high level visit in the latest 10 years in a South American country.

Traditional dances in honor of Romanian delegation

Celebrating life : Divali Festival

Official discussion

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago and Romanian delegation

Official announcement: no more visa requirements for Romanian citizens

Anuntul oficial : ridicarea vizelor pentru cetatenii romani

Between 24-30 August 2011, a delegation of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was invited for an official working visit by the Government of Republic of Tajikistan.

The visit had being concentrated on developing the bilateral Romania-Tajikistan relation and it was the first ever invitation addressed by Tajikistan authorities in the last 20 years for a Romanian delegation , a moment that was considered as historical in developing the relation between the two countries.

The Meeting of Romanian delegation with Minister of Economy and Development of Tajikistan.

In the framework of dialogue where included subjects such as : tourism and transport cooperation, supporting hydro-energy sector development in Tajikistan with instructors, specialists and Romanian material , taking in consideration the extensive Romanian experience in the field . Other discussion where held on topics like: opening in Romania of a branch of National Bank of Tajikistan , tajik investments in tourism sectors in Romania , import of aluminium from TALCO factory –the biggest aluminium factory in Tajikistan .

Romanian delegation headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania was received in official audience by H.E. President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan. The president of Tajikistan had mentioned that his country is in a moment of economic development, social development and democratic construction, that makes Tajikistan to be interested in economic and political cooperation with other countries and Romania is a privileged partner in Europe.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea signing the Honorary Book at the Mir Said Homodoni Museum

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania had expressed his gratitude for the impressive welcoming organized for Romanian delegation and appreciated that Tajikistan had succeeded in overcome the economic crisis, to build impressive energy projects such Rogun hydropower plant and to be a supplier of security and stability in the region and an example in the region.

In the framework of discussion held at Ministry of Foreign affairs of Tajikistan, with Minister Homrokhon Zarifi, the parties had agreed of a calendar of concrete cultural and academic exchanges program for 2011-2012 and set up the details for a Bilateral Economic Forum and a Tajikistan-Romania Chamber of Commerce.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea in dialogue with President of Tajikistan Parliament and Prime Minister of Tajikistan .

The delegation headed by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea also sustained detailed and fruitful discussion and finalized agreements with Minister of Energy and Industry Mr. Sherali Gul , Minister of Investments , Minister of Tourism and Sport Mr. M . Nematov and Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Mr. Farukh Hamraliev.

Honey and Bread welcoming ceremony for Romanian delegation.

In the visit program, a consistent cultural interlude was provided to Romanian delegation, including visits to Hissar Fortress (UNESCO Heritage site- XI century), cities of Tursunzade, Kulyab, and Monuments dedicated to Great poet Mir Said Homodoni and Hulbur Fortress.

Concluding the visit, in a press conference, Professor Dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania had appreciated that Tajikistan is offering to the world an example of an economy in full development , with impressive hydro power projects like Rogun that will benefit the all Central Asia region and beyond, with plans to exploits ore and precious stones mining fields, that will make Tajikistan an attractive economy in full development , key elements that are underlined by a democratic and stabile political climate.

The future of Tajikistan is bright, if it continuing on the same path of President Emomali Rahmon vision of prosperity and development and of respects toward culture and civilization, had concluded Professor Dr. Anton Caragea

On 25 august 2011 , in the framework of Romanian delegation visit in Tajikistan , Professor Dr. Anton Caragea , Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and his delegation where received by H. E. President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan.

On this opportunity President of Tajikistan had made for Romanian delegation a presentation of the situation in his country including : construction of a line of impressive hydro-energy power plant that will insure full energy independence for Tajikistan in the next three years and also will make Tajikistan the supplier of clean energy for the region , constructing high voltage line for energy exports toward Pakistan and Afghanistan , infrastructure projects , tourism and transport modernizations , reforestation programs .

In all this fields there are important bilateral cooperation opportunities for Romanian expertise to be present, had appreciated President Emomali Rahmon.

Dialogue between H.E. President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and Professor Dr. Anton Caragea

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, Director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania had underline in his replay that developing a bilateral fruitful relationship, based on mutual respect and understanding is welcomed by Romanian side and the presence of a high level Romanian delegation, vast and complex, shows the commitment of our part in fostering the relations with Tajikistan.

Tajikistan had overcome the horrors of civil wars, had succeeded to avoid the dramatic faith of Afghanistan and build a society of equilibrium, with a social market economy, offering to all the path of development. The vast plans, announced by President of Tajikistan, are a living proof of the right track of the country and we are appreciative for the expressed desire that Romania will be a gate for Tajikistan in Europe.

The dialogue had continued for an hour and a half, far more that the 30 minutes initially dedicated and after Romanian delegation had being invited to inaugurate the world tallest flag and then at on official banquet on the side of President Emomali Rahmon.

Between 28 of March and 6 April 2011 a Romanian delegation from Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation has realized the election monitoring for Kazakhstan presidential poll.

The monitoring mission was realized based on an invitation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. Between 28 of February and 28 of March the Monitoring commission has under scrutiny the mass media law, the election law, the political laws and the Constitutional Law of Kazakhstan and had operated a surveillance of the measure taken by the Central Electoral Commission in order to insure a free and open election atmosphere.

The conclusion of the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation monitoring commission was that: the necessary steps in order to insure an honest and balanced electoral consultation respecting democratic standards were taken by Government of Kazakhstan. The Romanian monitoring mission insured also the Election Day supervision, the supervision of counting and tabulation of elections results in a significant and representative number of sections and commissions.

Counting every vote, every report.

The preliminary conclusion of the Kazakhstan monitoring mission was publicly presented on 4 April 2011 in a press conference at Ramada Hotel in Astana by Professor Dr. Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation. The press conference included the presentation of Preliminary Monitoring Report for 3 April Presidential Elections and official presentation of data collected on election day and on tabulation phase, the conclusion being that the Monitoring Commission is endorsing the Kazakhstan elections as representing the free and democratically expressed voice of Kazakh people decision.

The final report of monitoring mission of presidential election held in Kazakhstan will be open in a double and concomitant ceremony in Bucharest and Brussels on 12 of April 2011. It is the first time when such a report is presented both as a Romanian and European Union document. The Romanian report endorsing the free and fair character of Kazakhstan elections was presented on 4 April at 14:00 hour being fallowed at 16:00 by the Report of European Parliamentary Assembly endorsing also the democratic process of elections held in Kazakhstan and at 18:00 hours by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization report also supporting the elections result.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has responded afterwards to the interview requests from televisions channel as: Kazakhstan TV, CTB and Astana TV and also for an interview request with the Chief Editor of New Kazakhstan Journal.

Romanian delegation under press assault.

The Romanian delegation also participated on the sidelines to the opening of a Special Hall at Modern Art Museum dedicated to Iuri Gagarin extraterrestrial flight in 1961, also visiting the Museum of First President of Republic of Kazakhstan the Romanian delegation was impressed to discover in an honorary placed the Doctor Honoris Causa Degree awarded at prof.dr.Anton Caragea recommendation to President Nursultan Nazarbaev during his visit in Romania.

Professor Dr. Anton Caragea in front of Doctor Honoris Causa Degree offered at his recommendation to President Nursultan Nazarbaev.

Finally prof.Dr. Anton Caragea held the honor of speaking on Security and Proximity Policy of European Union at Euro-Asian University. This honor was previously awarded to Hillary Clinton, George Bush jr.-United States President and Prince of Norway- Haakon and President Emil Constantinescu of Romania. The meeting with students and professors of university had marked a two hours dialogue on European Union realities and mechanism bringing closer Central Asia and Europe.

Meeting at Euro-Asia University.

Today democratic and prosperous Kazakhstan is transforming Romania in an entrance gate towards Europe and are building together a new euro-asian relation. Once Kazakhstan had obtained the democratic credentials Romania is having a stabile and open partner in Central Asia. The involvement of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation in the supporting democratic process in Kazakhstan is a new bridge that is uniting the two countries.

Between 10 and 15 of December 2010 a Romanian delegation from the Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania, was paying an official visit in the Republic of Turkmenistan at the invitation of Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

The Romanian delegation attended the International Congress marking the 15-th anniversary of proclamation of Turkmenistan neutrality. On this occasion professor Dr. Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania and Romanian Ambassador Radu Horumba where received by Turkmenistan President that emphasized his desire for a closer relationship with Romania . During the talks was re-issued the invitation for Turkmen President to pay an official in Romania in 2011.

Also on the side lines of the Conference prof.Dr.Anton Caragea has discussion with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey ,Ahmed Davutoglu , Sergei Lebedev , Executive Chairman of Community of Independent States , Elmar Mamedyarov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan , Vladimir Norov , Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan and other personalities from Republic of Moldova , Belarus , OSCE, ECO and CIS etc. On this occasion the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan addressed an official invitation for Professor Anton Caragea to carry an official visit in Uzbekistan in 2011.

Romanian delegation visits Turkmen Parliament ( Madjilis )

The Romanian delegation was received by Turkmen Parliament Presidency and hold talks at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Economy of Turkmenistan. The parties had agreed on intensifying the bilateral relation, the political relation being considered as excellent and was emphasized the need to foster economical cooperation dimension on bilateral relations. Also was decided to make efforts in balancing the economical trade deficit between Romania and Turkmenistan by increasing imports of Romanian goods by Turkmenistan.

Discussion at the Minsitry of Economy of Turkmenistan

The Romanian delegation also visited important cultural and economical institution from Turkmenistan as: Turkmen Academy, Ashgabat University, Archeological excavation site of Nyssa, Carpet National Museum, National Museum of History, and energy sector of Turkmenistan. On this occasion the Turkmen National Television filmed and broadcasted a documentary about the international activity of Professor Anton Caragea and the significance of his visit in Turkmenistan.

The visit of Romanian delegation in Turkmenistan was a resounding diplomatic success in fostering bilateral relations and in increasing the quality of Romania-Turkmenistan relationship bringing a plus of visibility and prestige to Romanian diplomatic activity in Central Asia region.

VISIT OF ROMANIAN DELEGATION TO KOREA

Between 23 of September and 5 of October 2010 in the framework of Next Generation Leaders Visit Korea Program, Professor Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation of Romania was invited for an official information visit in the Republic of Korea. The invitation was made by Dr. Soogil Young, Chairman of the Presidential Commission, President of National Strategy Institute, and Chairman of Korean National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation. The visit included a complex program of political, economic and cultural visits destined to offer to Professor Anton Caragea a complete image of today situation in Korea and also a chance to meeting key politic and economic leaders interested in cooperation with Romania. The visit included dialogue and briefings at Korea Energy Economics Institute , Seoul Digital Media City , Presidential Committee on Seoul G20 Summit , Korea Creative Energy Content, Presidential Council on National Branding , Korean Parliament Foreign Policy Committee ,Electronic Telecommunication Research Institute, Daedeok Innopolis , Korean Institute of Science and Technology , Hyundai Heavy Industries .

In light of his successful contribution to Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE- Bucharest Conference 2010) Professor Anton Caragea was asked to deliver a key note speech for Presidential Committee on Seoul G20 Summit to explain how it created a diplomatic success and what lesson could be learned for G20 Summit. Another speech was held at Presidential Council for National Branding where Professor Anton Caragea highlighted his creation: Romanian Strategy for National Branding.

The program included also extensive traveling to Korea from Seoul to Ulsan, Bulguska , Seokguram Grotto , Chumsung Dae and a variety of art, entertainment spectacles destined to offer to Professor Anton Caragea an image of historic and cultural treasures of Korea.

Vizita la Santierul Naval al Hyundai

Wednesday 16 June was celebrated at EXOTIQUE art gallery the Grand Opening of Art Exhibition: ORIENT COMES TO ROMANIA and as we can without a doubt say: Romania was falling in love with the Orient. The proofs are countless : over 250 participant at the Grand Gala , over 22 diplomatic mission`s participating and at the place of honor the ambassadors of Qatar, Japan, Palestine , Tunisia, Macedonia etc. and the special appearance of His Royal Highness Quinn Anne of Romania.

The opening speech of the art exhibition was that of President Emil Constantinescu who appreciated the efforts of Mrs. Pusa Hack the owner of Exotique brand to bring this art show in Romania and to offer to the event an original oriental flavor. I was traveling the Orient as President and in this exhibition I can guarantee you that I can find all the charm, the wealth and the glamour of the Orient said the former President.

Mrs. Pusa Hack, the owner of Exotique brand has emphasized the fact that for here the Orient is not a recent discovery but a life time experience and passion and a continuous pleasure. Everything that is in this art gallery and in my Exotique stores and implicit this exhibition is the result of long searches in the most hidden places, in the forgotten towns and art craft centers in a continuous search for beauty. I want Romania to love Orient as I love him and to look them from my point of view, concluded Mrs. Pusa Hack.

His Excellency Ambassador Yacoub Yousef al Hosani from United Arab Emirates, country that generously offered his high patronage to the Oriental Art Exhibition stated that: I wish that United Arab Emirates will be better known and understood in Romania with their tradition, with the feeling of openness and generosity and the joy of sharing everything with friends feeling that is part of the United Arab Emirates way of life. For this we share everything today: knowledge, art, beauty with our Romanian friends today, we want to be known better and this exhibition is realizing exact that: Is building bridges of friendship between United Arab Emirates and Romania.

His Excellency Ambassador Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani from United Arab Emirates opening remarks at the Grand Opening. United Arab Emirates hold the High Patronage of this year exhibition.

The Romanian Member of Parliament Catalin Nechifor has addressed the Parliament congratulatory message for this: exceptional cultural activities that are making our country a center of culture and originality.

Catalin Nechifor , Member of Romanian Parliament adressing the congratulation message of the Parliament.

Professor Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation, co-organizer of the exhibition declared that is a moment of national pride for Romania to be able to host and organize an event of such magnitude and glamour that underlines the importance of Romania in the world.

The exhibition tour had lasted two hours, time for visitors to receive the story and the information’s regarding the treasures of the art exhibition from the two of most qualified guide’s: His Excellency Ambassador Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani and Mrs. Pusa Hack. The two encouraged the visitors to travel from United Arab Emirates to India and Indonesia, a world of mystery and charm. Finally the visitors could also taste the magic of the Oriental cuisine in an exquisite food show offered by the Embassy of United Arab Emirates. The exhibition has ended in a festive atmosphere when EXOTIQUE brand has received a new recognition of his cultural efforts being selected for the high honor of being the official partner for diplomatic activity organized by Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation and His Excellency Ambassador of United Arab Emirates, Yacoub Yousif Al Hosani was publicly awarded for his sustained efforts in developing cultural, economic and political ties between Romania and United Arab Emirates with the ROMANIA MEDAL OF HONOR as a public demonstration of the importance that United Arab Emirates is holding in Romanian public life.

The Art Exhibition ORIENT COMES TO ROMANIA will remain open to the public interested in the values and culture of the Orient until 21 of June being considered in unanimity as the most important cultural and diplomatic event in 2010 so far.

Bratislava School of Law was declared best European University.

On 12 of May 2010 during the European Cultural Week, sponsored by the European Council on International Relation in Brussels , the annual gathering of European Educational Council has evaluated the candidature for the prestigious EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD for 2010. The EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD is dedicated to reward the most prestigious universities in Europe on bases on research activities, research contracts, educational activities, curricula and students result, satisfaction and educational atmosphere.

For 2010 the EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD was entrusted to Bratislava School of Law, the most renamed university in Central Europe. Bratislava School of Law is offering a large area of educational programs in informatics, law , economics, mass-media and is fallowing a rapid development with establishments in Prague, Brno , Vienna all this being taking into consideration in awarding the prestigious title .

Also the European Council on International Relations – Educational Committee entrusted to Professor Anton Caragea to carry the official prize to Bratislava. On the visit in Bratislava of European delegation professor Anton Caragea has visited the Bratislava School of Law, has meeting with professors and students and visited the educational facilities of the Bratislava School of Law. Also during the visit professor Anton Caragea have meet professor Jan Carnogurski , former prime minister of Slovakia and the Rector of Bratislava School of Law – dr. Jan Svak . The EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AWARD was entrusted to the leadership of the university in an official ceremony as a European recognition for the triumphs of Slovak learning system on European Union educational environment.

BUCHAREST 2010 CONFERENCE ON OSCE : A HISTORIC MOMENT FOR ROMANIA.

The Bucharest Conference on OSCE 2010 has concluded, but his reverberation will be long lasting . The participants at this event has witnessed history in making as the Bucharest Conference was the only conference realized on an European Union country , was the only conference on OSCE that enjoyed a three president`s participation : a message from President Nursultan Nazarbaev of Kazakhstan , and key note speeches from President Emil Constantinescu of Romania and President Ion Iliescu of Romania and finally it was the conference that give a strong support to President Nursultan Nazarbaev plans to reform OSCE.

The Bucharest Conference on OSCE in 2010 was from the beginning planned as a response from civil society , foreign policy experts and key European political figures to plans of reform launched by Kazakhstan Chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe . The Bucharest Conference held on 24 February under the high patronage of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation , Kazakhstan Diplomatic Mission in Romania and European Council on International Relations was a response of European structure to the key proposal launched by President Nursultan Nazarbaev in his Vienna speech calling for a global European response to OSCE crisis. The Bucharest Conference on OSCE was a clear signal that OSCE is regarded as a powerful actor with a long history and a potential determinant future role in world affairs . All the speakers underlined there support for President Nazarbaev views that : “OSCE is an organization that cannot be replaced. Its stagnation or disappearance would create a volatile vacuum in the Euro-Atlantic area”. Former Romanian President Emil Constantinescu stressed that :”The great contribution of OSCE to the security architecture of Europe and the world will have being the wars that never took place because OSCE created the democratic and dialogue mechanisms ,preventive diplomacy and cooperation with civil society. “

While Former President Ion Iliescu of Romania emphasized on the OSCE necessity in carving a new economic reality after the collapse of communism and the capitalism crisis .The globalization process itself is under scrutiny and OSCE is determinant in building a new world model of integration with respect to nations and with support for poor nations . The Bucharest Conference was declared as the place where “everybody who is anybody“in foreign policy debate could express his views on OSCE future, a wealth of fundamental reports varying from OSCE and human security, OSCE at crossroads, OSCE and the economic crisis solution, OSCE and the environment gave a clear assessment of today`s reality of the organization and of the future role of OSCE.

Concluding, the Conference on OSCE 2010. A decisive year for Europe . Kazakhstan Presidency was a clear success fulfilling his role as a large, European and representative forum on debate on the future of OSCE . The academic and intellectual response of Europe was an energetic support for Kazakhstan vision on reforming the OSCE. Now that the Bucharest conference has concluded and Europe give an academic support to OSCE reform is the time of decisive action`s in a decisive year for Europe . 2010. Kazakhstan Presidency .

H.E. Ambassador of Japan, Natsuo Amemya greeted at Conference on OSCE

H.E. Ambassador of Republic of Macedonia, Ljupco Arsowski ariving at Conference on OSCE

H.E. Ambassador of State of Palestine, Ahmed Akel greeted at the Conference on OSCE

ROMANIAN DELEGATION INVITED AT UNITED ARAB EMIRATES NATIONAL DAY

Between 19 to 24 November 2009 a Romanian delegation headed by Professor Anton Caragea, director of Institute of International Relations and Economic Cooperation( IRICE) was invited to participate at the 38 Celebration of National Day of United Arab Emirates.

This was the first ever Romanian participation to the National celebration of United Arab Emirates. The invitation was issued by the National Media Council of United Arab Emirates and was destined to support an increase in bilateral relations and mutual knowledge. The program for the visit was very dense and full with high level meeting destined to offer to participants a deep knowledge of the United Arab Emirates prominent place in today`s world.

The delegation has meet with His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of UAE, Prime-minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan – Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, H.E. Dr. Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Sheikh Lubna Al Qasimi, Minister for Foreign Trade, Sultan Al Jaber CEO- Masdar etc. Also the delegation received a complimentary tour of the most successful projects of United Arab Emirates as Yas Island- the place for a real estate revolution and Saadiyat Island, a project of the most complex cultural and green city in the region. Without a doubt the most important moment of the visit was the reception hosted by His Highness Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President of UAE, Prime-minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai that expressed his willingness to make all the necessary efforts to assure the brightest future to united Arab Emirates, to increase economic capacity of the country and to foster relations with all the of European union and with a special emphasis on Romania as a hub for United Arab Emirates products and technologies invested in Europe.

The participation of a Romanian delegation as this important anniversary of 38 years of independence of United Arab Emirates was in itself a symbol of the willingness from both side to create what Professor Anton Caragea, IRICE director declared a strategic partnership between Romania and United Arab Emirates.

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ROMANIAN DELEGATION VISIT IN R.A. SYRIA

Between 22 and 28 of May 2009 a Romanian political and media delegation chaired by Professor Anton Caragea has being invited for a visit in Arab Republic of Syria. The program of Romanian delegation has included meetings with Dr.Mohsen Bilal, Minister of Information of Syria, Dr. Mohammed Al Hussein, Minister of Finance, Mr. Rateb Al Salah, Chairmen of Damascus Stock Exchange, Dr. Faissal Mqdad, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Suleiman Qadah, vice-president of National Progressive Front and Mr. Saadala Agaa, Minister of Tourism of Syria.

The main issues of the discussion varied from Romanian-Syrian economic relation, Romanian minister of Foreign affairs visit to Damascus to peace process in the Middle East and Syrian national sovereignty on Golan Heights.

Among the most important topics and results are : opening a Syrian tourism Office in Romania, measures for increasing the Romanian tourist visits in Syria , stock exchange agreements between Romania and Syria, increasing flight connection between Romania and Syria, media cooperation , exchange of media programs . The Romanian delegation program included visits to Hero City Quneitra in Golan, international recognized Syrian territory and to many touristic objectives: Bosra, Aleppo, Latakia, Homs, Hama, Ugarit etc.

The visit of Romanian delegation to Syria had marked a new step in getting closer Romania and Syria after the Romanian President visit in Syria and has being appreciated by Romanian and Syrian side as a sign of new relations between the two countries.

QUESTION: What are the present and future projects of cooperation between the two countries?

ANSWER: As you know Qatar is a country that imports and exports energy, placed on the third position in the world for its natural gas deposits of 25 trillion cubic meters. Our country set up an extended development plan, for which it allotted more than 110 billions dollars over the last 5 years. So it is obvious that the cooperation relation should focus on the energetic and public relation domain. Surveys and analyses have been made on the export of Qatar natural gas to Romania on an enterprising program which hopefully will be accepted by both countries on a common interest
Qatar is also interested in the Romanian experienced companies in order to participate to the process of development and modernization in all the domains, following the foreign companies model that are present in our country. Qatar’s economy is able to get a great amount of foreign investments and qualified labor force, taking into account that the GDP increased by 31%.
We are also managing the international congresses and conferences and there is a good cooperation on more levels, an example being Romania’s participation to the International Book Exhibition from Doha or the various Romanian Folk assemblies participation to the Festivals organized in Qatar. Famous Romanian political and academic personalities took part in the Annual Congress for Democracy and Free Trade. Romanian writers and journalists who visited Qatar also contributed to a better cooperation between the two countries.
Question: What’s Qatar’s status on the international scene?
Answer: Romania is a small country referring to its area and population, but we have important goals and we are more active in the zonal and Arabic politics since his Highness Sa Sheikh Hamad ben Khalifa became the Head of State in 1996. So far we have built our internal and external policy on principles based on a profound respect for the human being, for his dignity and freedom. He is the purpose and the tool to achieve the own progress and welfare. We considered as our responsibility to settle the external relations on the base of the mutual respect, of dialogue and cooperation, which are, after all, for the benefit of all the states that believe in the rejection of violence and the necessity of the dialog to avoid conflicts.
We followed the path of clear and open politics known by everybody, based on the distance taken from any political directions and from the conflicts in the area and at the same time the harmonization with the international trends and the denial of violence use in settling conflicts. A preventive philosophy of diplomacy is built on the conviction of a partnership with the allies and assuming the role in promoting peace and, on the whole, it is based on a clear vision. At the same time Doha turned itself into the safest capital in the area, regarding the international and zonal congresses; parties involved in the conflict needn’t pay the huge price of this duty, because payment is a part of our responsibility as civilization, an international, humanitarian and moral responsibility.
We followed these steps to lay the basis for democracy and for a democratic state, as well as for the institutions and the freedom to express yourself, respecting, at the same time, the culture and the traditions of the society, offering welfare to everybody and a guarantee for the scientific progress. We own the network of the best Arabic universities in the world and we have a great interest in extending the sports area and in the children and young people protection program which we see as means for social development. The Qatar citizen has the highest average income in the world due to a terrific use of the natural and human resources in the world.
We have the belief that the Good Lord and his heavenly messages will eternally remain the source of love, fraternity and peace all over the world.

At 7 -th Natural Gas Conference in Doha H.H. the Emir of State of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani offered suprising solutions to the world energy crisis.

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The Kingdom of Cambodia had received the official visit of Professor Dr. Anton Caragea high-ranking delegation in a joint effort to boost the friendship and dialogue on international stage.

The visit was inscribed in the bilateral decision to uphold the rapid development of the cultural, trade, economic and political ties.
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Between 22 May and 29 May 2015, H.E.Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has lead an official Monitoring Mission for Kazakhstan Early Presidential Elections
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Between 28 May and 7 June 2014 H.E.Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has lead an official European delegation to Republic of Zimbabwe and had assisted to World Best Tourist Destination Ward Ceremony for 2014.
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Between 25 November to 2 December 2013 H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was invited for an official working visit to United Arab Emirates on the occasion of the 42 anniversary of UAE National Day.
H.E. Professor Dr. Anton Caragea was congratulated for his instrumental role in promoting Dubai candidature for World Expo 2020.
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Between 30 October to 4 November 2013 His Excellency Professor Dr. Anton Caragea has being invited by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan to attend Baku International Humanitarian Forum 2013

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